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

Antonette, 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 Antonette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antonette in America

Antonette is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antonette surname appeared 123 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 Antonette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antonette 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 Antonette

The surname Antonette is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Antonius, which means "priceless" or "invaluable." It first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Antonette can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Antonete," likely referring to a landowner or tenant in the region.

During the 13th century, the surname Antonette was associated with several notable figures, including Jehan Antonette, a French knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) led by King Louis IX. Another prominent individual was Guillaume Antonette, a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris in the late 1200s.

As the surname spread throughout France, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Antonet, Antonnette, and Antoniette. These variations were influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of record-keepers.

In the 15th century, the surname Antonette gained recognition in the arts, with Jean Antonette (1420-1489), a renowned French painter and illuminator who worked for the Dukes of Burgundy. His intricate illustrations adorned numerous manuscripts and books during the Renaissance period.

Over the centuries, the Antonette surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Jacques Antonette (1572-1635), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his voyages to the New World.
2. Marie Antonette (1755-1793), the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, whose tragic fate has been immortalized in history.
3. Émile Antonette (1817-1881), a French chemist and industrialist who pioneered the development of margarine as a cheaper alternative to butter.
4. Henri Antonette (1892-1944), a French resistance fighter during World War II who was captured and executed by the Nazis for his efforts to liberate France.
5. Simone Antonette (1924-2017), a renowned French actress and singer who appeared in over 50 films and received numerous accolades for her performances.

While the surname Antonette has its roots in France, it has since spread across the globe, carried by French emigrants and settlers to various parts of the world. Today, the name can be found in many countries, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and migration patterns throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antonette

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

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

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