Anson family

House of Anson
Motto: "Never despairing" (Latin: Nil disperandum)
Country	United Kingdom  England
Founded	1770; 254 years ago (1770)
Founder	George Anson
Current head	The 6th Earl of Lichfield
Titles	Earl of Lichfield Viscount Anson Baronet Anson
Estate(s)	Shugborough Hall Birch Hall

The Anson family is a British aristocratic family. Over time, several members of the Anson family were made knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Anson family include the earldom of Lichfield (since 1831) and the Anson baronetcy (also since 1831). Over time, several members of the family have risen to prominence, including Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (1697–1762) and the society photographer Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield (1939–2005).