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

Antley, 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 Antley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antley in America

Antley is the 19087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antley surname appeared 1,426 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 Antley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antley 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 Antley

The surname Antley has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "anters," meaning "dweller by the end of a valley." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to people who lived in secluded or remote areas near the end of valleys or ravines.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Antley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named Aelfric Anters, which is thought to be an early variant of the modern surname.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Antelye, Antelee, and Anteley, reflecting the variations in spelling common in that era. These early spellings often referred to places or settlements where the family resided, such as Antley in Oxfordshire.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Antley include Sir John Antley (1540-1616), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. Another figure was William Antley (1675-1739), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright John Antley (1720-1785), whose satirical plays and verses were popular among the literary circles of his time.

Another notable bearer of the Antley surname was Elizabeth Antley (1803-1871), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first schools for girls in London.

Lastly, the 19th century saw the emergence of Sir Edward Antley (1845-1912), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in northern England.

Throughout its history, the surname Antley has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and parts of northern England. While the specific origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the name has endured as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antley

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

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

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