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

Anthis, 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 Anthis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anthis in America

Anthis is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anthis surname appeared 469 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 Anthis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anthis 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 Anthis

The surname Anthis has its origins in the Greek language. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Greek word "anthos," which means "flower" or "blossom." The name likely originated in regions of Greece where this term was commonly used.

During the Middle Ages, the name Anthis appeared in various records and documents across the Byzantine Empire. One notable mention was found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai, where a monk named Anthis was recorded.

In the 14th century, the name Anthis was documented in the village of Konitsa, located in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece. The Anthis family was prominent in this area, and several members held positions of influence within the local community.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Anthis was Georgios Anthis, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Constantinople in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the Byzantine Renaissance and his writings on classical Greek literature.

In the 16th century, the name Anthis appeared in records from the island of Crete, which was under Venetian rule at the time. Antonios Anthis, a merchant and ship captain, was noted for his involvement in the spice trade between Crete and the Middle East.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Anthis family migrated to the Ionian Islands, where they settled in the town of Corfu. Spyridon Anthis, born in 1650, was a respected lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal system of the Venetian-ruled territories.

In the 18th century, the name Anthis was found in records from the Greek community in Venice, Italy. Andreas Anthis, born in 1712, was a renowned painter and artist who specialized in religious iconography and frescoes.

Another notable individual with the surname Anthis was Eleni Anthis, a Greek revolutionary who lived in the early 19th century. She was actively involved in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and is celebrated as a heroine for her contributions to the struggle for Greek liberation.

Throughout history, the surname Anthis has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, lawyers, artists, and military personnel. Its Greek origins and the meaning "flower" or "blossom" have contributed to the cultural significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anthis

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

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

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