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

Anthon, 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 Anthon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anthon in America

Anthon is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anthon surname appeared 457 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 Anthon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anthon 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 Anthon

The surname Anthon has its roots in the Old German language, originating in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. Derived from the Germanic word "ant," meaning "end" or "boundary," it initially referred to individuals who resided near a border or frontier area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Anthon von Rheinfelden was mentioned in a chronicle from the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the town of Rheinfelden, located near the border of Switzerland.

In the 14th century, the Anthon surname appeared in various medieval records and documents, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a compilation of charters and legal documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This indicates the presence of individuals bearing this name in the northern regions of present-day Germany.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Anthon (1499-1575) gained recognition as a German theologian and reformer. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and served as a pastor in several cities, including Lübeck and Göttingen.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is Johann Friedrich Anthon (1669-1746), a German jurist and legal scholar who held prestigious positions in the courts of Saxony and Prussia. His works on legal theory and practice were highly influential during his time.

In the 19th century, Charles Anthon (1797-1867), an American classical scholar and educator, made a significant contribution to the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature. Born in New York City, he authored numerous textbooks and translations that were widely used in educational institutions across the United States.

Across the Atlantic, the Anthon surname also found its way into the British Isles, where it appeared in various spellings such as Anthen and Anthon. One notable individual was Sir William Anthen (1540-1616), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Throughout its history, the Anthon surname has been associated with various regions and individuals, reflecting its Germanic origins and the migration patterns of those who bore this name. While its earliest roots can be traced to the borders and frontier areas of medieval Germany, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of families and leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anthon

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

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

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