Find out how popular the last name Antelope is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Antelope.

Antelope, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Antelope surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antelope in America

Antelope is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antelope surname appeared 211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Antelope.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antelope to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Antelope

The surname Antelope is an English surname derived from the animal name "antelope." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked with or hunted antelopes. The name is thought to have first emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, during a time when many English surnames were derived from animals, plants, and other natural elements.

While the exact origins of the name Antelope are uncertain, it is likely that it was initially bestowed upon an individual who had some connection to the antelope, either through their occupation or perhaps due to their physical resemblance or characteristics. In the early modern period, descriptive nicknames and occupational names were common sources of new surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Antelope can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Whitton, Lincolnshire, England. In 1642, the baptism of John Antelope, son of William Antelope, was recorded in the church's registers. This entry provides one of the earliest documented examples of the name in use as a surname.

Another notable bearer of the Antelope surname was Thomas Antelope, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial property in the city of Bristol and was a prominent member of the local community.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the East India Company, with a Robert Antelope serving as a captain in the company's maritime fleet. His voyages to Asia and the Indian subcontinent are documented in the company's archives.

During the 19th century, the Antelope surname gained some prominence in the legal profession. One notable figure was Sir William Antelope (1812-1892), a distinguished barrister and judge who served on the High Court of Judicature in London.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Antelope (1829-1901), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights. Her work in establishing charitable organizations and campaigning for social change left a lasting impact on Victorian society.

Throughout its history, the surname Antelope has remained relatively uncommon, but its distinctive nature and connection to the natural world have made it a memorable name within the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antelope

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Antelope.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Antelope was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Antelope has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Antelope was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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