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

Antony, 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 Antony surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antony in America

Antony is the 18326th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antony surname appeared 1,512 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Antony.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antony 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 Antony

The surname Antony is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to have originated from the Roman family name Antonii. The Antonii were a prominent Roman family, and the name Antonius was borne by several notable figures in ancient Roman history, including the famous Roman general and statesman Marcus Antonius.

The Antony surname first appeared in France during the Middle Ages, likely as a result of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Many Norman nobles and their families settled in England after the conquest, bringing with them their French surnames, including Antony.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Antony surname 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 book mentions several individuals with the surname Antony, indicating that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the Antony surname was commonly associated with certain locations in England, such as Antony in Cornwall and Antony in Hampshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that individuals bearing the name Antony had established settlements or landholdings in those areas.

One notable individual with the surname Antony was Sir Henry Antony (c. 1511-1568), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was Sir John Antony (c. 1585-1655), an English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

In the 17th century, the Antony surname gained recognition through the exploits of William Antony (1592-1654), an English military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War. He played a significant role in several key battles, including the Battle of Edgehill and the Battle of Naseby.

Another notable individual with the Antony surname was Susan Antony (1671-1749), an English poet and playwright who wrote several popular works during the early 18th century, including the tragedy "The Distressed Wife" and the comedy "The Masquerade Lovers."

In the 19th century, the Antony surname was borne by several influential figures, such as Sir Edmund Antony (1828-1904), a British diplomat and colonial administrator who served as Governor of Madras Presidency in India from 1888 to 1893.

Throughout its history, the Antony surname has been associated with various professions, including politics, military service, literature, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antony

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

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

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