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

Antos, 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 Antos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antos in America

Antos is the 25771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antos surname appeared 956 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 Antos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antos 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 Antos

The surname Antos has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Portugal and Spain, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Antonius," which was a common Roman name meaning "priceless" or "invaluable."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Antos can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in documents from the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Antós" or "Anthós," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In Portugal, the name Antos can be traced back to the 15th century, with references appearing in historical records and manuscripts from the era. One notable example is the mention of a João Antos, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Porto during the reign of King Afonso V (1432-1481).

As the Iberian Peninsula underwent periods of exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname Antos began to spread to other parts of the world. Some individuals with this name were among the early settlers in the Americas, particularly in areas that were under Portuguese or Spanish control.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Antos surname in the New World can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico. A man named Juan Antos was listed as a landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Veracruz in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Antos surname also appeared in the records of the Portuguese colony of Brazil. A notable figure from this period was Father António Antos (1620-1693), a Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts among the indigenous populations of the Amazon region.

Another prominent individual with the Antos surname was Manuel Antos (1785-1842), a Portuguese military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Macau from 1837 to 1842, during a turbulent period in the colony's history.

In the 19th century, the Antos surname gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. One such figure was José Antos (1809-1872), a Spanish painter known for his portraits and historical scenes, who was highly regarded in his homeland and across Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Antos surname continued to spread and became established in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse paths of migration and cultural exchange that shaped the global diaspora of people with Iberian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antos

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

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

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