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The surname 'anchor' derives from the Old English word 'anchor', meaning a post or a support. The first recorded instances of the surname 'anchor' were in the 12th century. The surname 'anchor' is predominantly found in the United States, with a small number found in Canada. The surname 'anchor' is derived from the Old English word 'anchor', meaning a post or a support. The first recorded instances of the surname 'anchor' were in the 12th century. The surname 'anchor' is predominantly found in the United States, with a small number found in Canada.