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

Antonios, 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 Antonios surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antonios in America

Antonios is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antonios surname appeared 170 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 Antonios.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antonios 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 Antonios

The surname Antonios is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek name Antonius, which itself comes from the Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is believed to be derived from the Oscan word "antna," meaning "priceless" or "inestimable."

In its earliest form, the name was spelled Antoniou in Greek, reflecting its patronymic nature as the son of Antonios. Over time, as the name spread across the Greek-speaking world, it took on various spellings, such as Antonopoulos, Antoniou, and Antoniadis.

Historical references to the name Antonios can be found in various ancient Greek texts and records. For instance, Marcus Antonius, the Roman politician and general, was a well-known figure in ancient history, and his name was often rendered as Antonios in Greek sources.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Antonios date back to the Byzantine era, where it was a popular name among the Greek nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure was Antonios Stoudites, a 9th-century Byzantine monk and saint, who played a significant role in the revival of monasticism in the Byzantine Empire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Antonios. One such figure was Antonios Malakes (1842-1901), a Greek statesman and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Greece in the late 19th century. Another prominent figure was Antonios Georgiadis (1902-1989), a renowned Greek painter and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their modernist style and exploration of Greek themes.

In the realm of literature, Antonios Antonakis (1900-1971) was a Greek poet and translator who played a crucial role in introducing modern European literature to Greek readers. His translations of works by authors such as T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound had a significant impact on the development of Greek poetry in the 20th century.

Another notable figure was Antonios Papadakis (1905-1997), a Greek artist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Byzantine art and architecture. His extensive research and publications on the subject have been widely influential in the field of Byzantine studies.

Finally, Antonios Samarakis (1919-2003) was a Greek novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice, political oppression, and the human condition. His novels, such as "The Third Wedding" and "The Passport," are considered classics of modern Greek literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antonios

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

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

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