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

Antoon, 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 Antoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antoon in America

Antoon is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antoon surname appeared 421 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 Antoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antoon 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 Antoon

The surname ANTOON has its origins in the Netherlands, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 16th century. It is believed to have stemmed from the Dutch name Antonie, which itself is derived from the Latin name Antonius.

One of the earliest known references to the ANTOON surname can be found in the Dutch baptismal records of the late 16th century, specifically in the city of Leiden. These records contain several instances of individuals bearing the ANTOON name, suggesting its widespread use at the time.

The name ANTOON is also closely tied to various place names in the Netherlands, such as Antoniepolder, a village in the province of Zuid-Holland. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific location or region within the country.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the ANTOON surname. One such figure was Jan Antoon (1564-1632), a renowned Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are celebrated for their intricate detail and skilled execution.

Another prominent figure was Pieter Antoon (1749-1821), a Dutch politician and statesman who played a significant role in the Batavian Republic, a revolutionary state established in the Netherlands during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the ANTOON name gained further recognition with the birth of Hendrik Antoon (1836-1909), a Dutch architect known for his innovative designs and contribution to the development of Dutch architectural style.

The 20th century saw the rise of Antoon van den Eelaart (1901-1989), a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. His bravery and commitment to the resistance movement earned him numerous accolades and honors.

Additionally, Antoon Coolen (1897-1961), a renowned Dutch novelist and playwright, is remembered for his poignant works that captured the essence of rural life in the Netherlands during the early 20th century.

These individuals, spanning various periods and professions, have left an indelible mark on the history and cultural landscape of the Netherlands, cementing the ANTOON surname as an integral part of the country's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antoon

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

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

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