2000
#4,321
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,606
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.82
Uncommon Last name
Antoine
A French surname derived from the Latin name Antonius, indicating a connection to the Roman family name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,927 Americans carry the last name Antoine. That puts it at #3,367 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 28,738 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Antoine 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Antoine with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
12K
1 in 28,738
Census rank
#3,367
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,401 bearers of the surname Antoine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3367th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Antoine, the largest self-reported group is Black at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (13.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Antoine
The surname Antoine originates from France and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is a French form of the Latin name Antonius, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is believed to have roots in the Etruscan language, potentially meaning "invaluable" or "praiseworthy."
In its early days, the name Antoine was primarily concentrated in northern and central regions of France. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records from the 12th and 13th centuries, often appearing in various spellings such as Antoin, Antoyne, and Anthoyne.
One notable historical reference to the name Antoine is found in the Livre des métiers, a 13th-century manuscript detailing the regulations of various professions in Paris. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Antoine, indicating its presence in the city during that era.
The name Antoine gained prominence in the 15th century with the birth of Antoine de Bourgogne (1421-1504), a nobleman and military leader from the House of Valois-Burgundy. He played a significant role in the conflicts between France and the Holy Roman Empire during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Antoine de Navarre (1518-1562), a Prince of Navarre and the father of King Henry IV of France. His marriage to Jeanne d'Albret, the Queen of Navarre, was instrumental in uniting the kingdoms of Navarre and France.
In the realm of literature, Antoine Furetière (1619-1688) was a French scholar and lexicographer, best known for his work on the Dictionnaire Universel, one of the earliest comprehensive dictionaries of the French language.
Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), a renowned French painter, is celebrated for his influential Rococo style and his depictions of elegant figures in fêtes galantes, or courtly scenes of outdoor entertainment.
Another prominent figure was Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794), a French nobleman and chemist who is considered the father of modern chemistry for his groundbreaking work on the conservation of mass and the discovery of oxygen.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Antoine, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Antoine
Among Census respondents with the surname Antoine, the largest self-reported group is Black at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (13.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Antoine 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 Antoine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American76.1% · 7,920
- White13.5% · 1,403
- Two or more races4.0% · 419
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 407
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 174
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 78
Timeline
Historical Census data for Antoine
Antoine 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
#3,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,493
+1,887 bearers (+24.8%)
Per 100,000 3.22
Rank movement Up 587 places
2020
#3,367
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,401
+908 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 3.48
Rank movement Up 367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,321 | 7,606 | 2.82 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,734 | 9,493 | 3.22 | +1,887 bearers (+24.8%) | Up 587 places |
| 2020 | #3,367 | 10,401 | 3.48 | +908 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 367 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 Antoine 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 | #3,734 | #3,367 | 9.8% |
| Count | 9,493 | 10,401 | 9.6% |
| Per 100K | 3.22 | 3.48 | 8.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Antoine bearers went from 9,493 to 10,401 (+9.6% change). The surname moved up 367 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,734 to #3,367.
FAQ
Antoine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Antoine?
Name Census estimates that about 11,927 living Americans carry the surname Antoine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 28,738 residents.
How common is Antoine?
Antoine ranks #3,367 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.48 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,401 people with the surname Antoine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,927), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.48 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Antoine.
Has Antoine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Antoine went from 9,493 recorded bearers to 10,401. That is an increase of 908 (+9.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,734 to #3,367.
What does the Census say about the background of Antoine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Antoine, the largest self-reported group is Black at 76.1%. The next largest groups are White (13.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Antoine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.1% (7,920 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Antoine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (76.1%), White (13.5%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Antoine (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 Antoine mean?
A French surname derived from the Latin name Antonius, indicating a connection to the Roman family 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 Antoine (3.48 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 many people have the surname Antoine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.