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

Antillon, 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 Antillon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antillon in America

Antillon is the 19703rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antillon surname appeared 1,367 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 Antillon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antillon 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 Antillon

The surname Antillon has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "antillon," which refers to a type of small lamp or lantern. The name may have been given as a surname to someone who worked as a lampmaker or was associated with the production of lamps.

The earliest recorded instances of the Antillon surname can be traced back to the region of Aragon in northeastern Spain. Historical records from this area show variations in the spelling of the name, including Antillón, Antillón, and Antillón.

One of the earliest known references to the Antillon surname can be found in the "Libro de Armería" (Book of Heraldry), a 16th-century manuscript that documented the coats of arms of Spanish noble families. This suggests that the Antillon name may have been associated with nobility or aristocracy during that time period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the Antillon surname was Pedro Antillon (1635-1704), a Spanish priest and historian from Zaragoza. He is known for his work titled "Noticias antiguas de las tres provincias vascongadas" (Ancient News of the Three Basque Provinces), which provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the Basque region.

Another notable individual with the Antillon surname was José Antillon (1785-1856), a Spanish politician and writer from Valencia. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was an advocate for liberal reforms during the turbulent period of the 19th century in Spain.

In the 20th century, Isidro Antillon (1904-1976) was a Mexican painter and muralist who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Mexican history and culture. His murals can be found in various public buildings and institutions throughout Mexico.

Another significant figure was María Antillon (1927-2019), a Guatemalan writer and activist who played a prominent role in the struggle for indigenous rights and the preservation of Mayan culture. Her literary works, including poetry and short stories, have received critical acclaim and have been translated into several languages.

While the Antillon surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to various regions of the world, including Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antillon

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

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

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