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

Antenor, 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 Antenor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antenor in America

Antenor is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antenor surname appeared 344 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 Antenor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antenor 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 Antenor

The surname Antenor has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the name of the Trojan hero Antenor, who was a character in Homer's Iliad. This name is believed to have come from the Greek word "ántēnōr," which means "against man" or "over against man."

Antenor was a prominent figure in the Trojan War, known for his wisdom and diplomacy. He was one of the few Trojans who opposed the abduction of Helen, which led to the war with the Greeks. According to legend, he was spared by the Greeks after the fall of Troy due to his hospitality towards their envoys.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Antenor can be traced back to medieval Italy, particularly in the regions of Venice and Padua. In these areas, the name was often associated with noble and patrician families, suggesting that it may have been adopted as a surname by those who traced their lineage back to the legendary Trojan hero.

One notable bearer of the surname Antenor was Pietro Antenor (c. 1200 - c. 1260), a Venetian statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Fourth Crusade. He was instrumental in negotiating the terms of the Venetian-Byzantine alliance, which ultimately led to the sacking of Constantinople in 1204.

Another prominent figure with the surname Antenor was Enrico Antenor (1535 - 1602), a Venetian painter and architect who was active during the Renaissance. He is best known for his works in the Ducal Palace in Venice and the Villa Barbaro in Maser.

In the 16th century, the surname Antenor also appeared in France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Antenor" or "Antenorr." One notable bearer of this name was Jean Antenor (1558 - 1628), a French lawyer and author who wrote extensively on legal matters.

The surname Antenor has also been associated with various place names, such as the town of Antenor in the Veneto region of Italy, which may have derived its name from the legendary Trojan hero or from an early noble family bearing the surname.

It is worth noting that while the surname Antenor has a rich historical legacy, it is relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly outside of Italy and parts of Europe. However, it remains a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek mythology and literature on Western culture and nomenclature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antenor

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

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 Antenor 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 Antenor 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 Antenor was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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