2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Antila
A surname of Finnish origin, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Antila. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Antila surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Antila in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Antila, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Antila
The surname Antila is believed to have originated in Finland, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It likely derives from the Finnish word "anttila," which means "land of Anders" or "Andrew's land." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived on land owned or formerly owned by someone named Anders or Andrew.
The earliest known record of the Antila surname can be found in the Finnish parish records from the late 16th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Heikki Antila, who was born in the village of Hämeen-Härkätie in 1587.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Antila family played a prominent role in the agricultural communities of western Finland. Notable individuals from this period include Matti Antila (1642-1712), a respected farmer and landowner in the Turku region, and Liisa Antila (1701-1778), a well-known herbalist and midwife in the village of Ulvila.
As the Antila family spread across Finland, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of these variations include Antilla, Andtila, and Antelo. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in recording the name.
One of the most famous individuals to bear the Antila surname was Juho Antila (1888-1967), a Finnish politician and trade unionist. He served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1919 to 1939 and played a significant role in the labor movement in Finland during the early 20th century.
Other notable individuals with the Antila surname include:
1. Matti Antila (1909-1985), a Finnish linguist and professor at the University of Helsinki, known for his work on Finno-Ugric languages.
2. Eeva Antila (1920-2004), a Finnish painter and graphic artist, known for her abstract compositions and woodcuts.
3. Tuomas Antila (born 1979), a Finnish professional ice hockey player who has played in various leagues across Europe.
4. Leena Antila (born 1963), a Finnish author and journalist, known for her novels and non-fiction works exploring Finnish culture and history.
5. Ville Antila (born 1991), a Finnish professional basketball player who has represented the Finnish national team in international competitions.
While the Antila surname is primarily concentrated in Finland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Antila
Among Census respondents with the surname Antila, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Antila bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Antila surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.6% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Antila
Antila appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,601 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 192 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 15,601 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 192 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Antila surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #145,028 | 0.1% |
| Count | 114 | 116 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Antila bearers went from 114 to 116 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 192 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #145,028.
FAQ
Antila surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Antila?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Antila. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Antila?
Antila ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Antila. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Antila.
Has Antila become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Antila went from 114 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Antila?
Among Census respondents with the surname Antila, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Antila in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Antila appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.6%), Hispanic (9.5%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Antila (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Antila mean?
A surname of Finnish origin, possibly derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Antila (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Antila?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Antila on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.