2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Antonette
A French feminine form of the surname Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Antonette. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Antonette 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Antonette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Antonette, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Antonette
Among Census respondents with the surname Antonette, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Antonette 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 Antonette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.4% · 79
- Black or African American8.2% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 5
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Antonette
Antonette 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-8 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,669 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-26 bearers (-21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,000 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 14,669 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -26 bearers (-21.1%) | Down 20,000 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 Antonette 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 | #136,449 | #156,449 | -14.7% |
| Count | 123 | 97 | -21.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Antonette bearers went from 123 to 97 (-21.1% change). The surname moved down 20,000 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #156,449.
FAQ
Antonette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Antonette?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Antonette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Antonette?
Antonette ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Antonette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Antonette.
Has Antonette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Antonette went from 123 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 26 (-21.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Antonette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Antonette, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (5.2%). 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 Antonette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.4% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Antonette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.4%), Black (8.2%), Hispanic (5.2%). 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 Antonette (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 Antonette mean?
A French feminine form of the surname Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. 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 Antonette (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Antonette?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.