Explore the Family Name Antal
The meaning of Antal
Hungarian and Slovak: from the personal name Antal, a Hungarian form of Latin Antonius (see Anthony). This surname is also found in Romania, Czechia, Serbia, and Croatia.
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How common is the last name Antal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Antal' has seen an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Antal was ranked the 21,105th most common surname, slipping slightly to 21,119th in 2010. This represents a small decline in rank by 0.07%. However, this doesn't tell the full story. During the same time frame, the actual count of people with the Antal surname increased from 1,160 in 2000 to 1,243 in 2010, a rise of 7.16%. The proportion of people with the Antal surname per 100k decreased slightly, from 0.43 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,105 | #21,119 | -0.07% |
| Count | 1,160 | 1,243 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antal
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Antal' has also seen some shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Antal surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group, from 95.69% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. There was a notable increase among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0.69% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010, a significant change of 191.30%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a moderate increase, from 1.55% to 1.77%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those indicating Hispanic ethnicity fell from 1.55% to 1.37%. No individuals with the Antal surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 94.53% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 2.01% | 191.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.77% | 14.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.37% | -11.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |