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

Antu, 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 Antu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Antu in America

Antu is the 41038th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Antu surname appeared 531 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 Antu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Antu 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 Antu

The surname ANTU has its origins in Spain, with the first recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "antu," meaning "ancient" or "old." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual who was considered elderly or had an ancient lineage.

One of the earliest documented references to the ANTU surname can be found in the municipal records of the town of Valladolid, where a certain Juan Antu is mentioned as a prominent landowner in the year 1487. This could indicate that the family had established roots in the region during that period.

The ANTU name also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the records of the Spanish Inquisition. However, it is important to note that these mentions were often in relation to individuals accused of various offenses, rather than providing detailed biographical information.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the ANTU surname was José Antu y Salazar, a renowned scholar and philosopher who was born in Seville in 1712. His works on metaphysics and ethics garnered him recognition throughout the Spanish intellectual circles of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the ANTU surname was María Antonia Antu, a celebrated opera singer from Barcelona. Born in 1823, she performed in various opera houses across Europe and was particularly renowned for her powerful soprano voice and her portrayal of leading roles in Italian operas.

Another noteworthy ANTU was Manuel Antu y Fernández, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars of the 1830s and 1840s. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was decorated for his bravery and strategic leadership during the conflicts.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century, the ANTU name also gained recognition in the field of literature. Miguel Antu y García, born in 1857 in Málaga, was a celebrated poet and novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the Andalusian landscape.

While the ANTU surname may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it carries a rich historical significance and a connection to the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Antu

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

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

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