Explore the Family Name Antelo
The meaning of Antelo
Galician: habitational name from Antelo in A Coruña province, Galicia (Spain), probably a diminutive of anta ‘barrow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Antelo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Antelo has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 68,782, but by 2010 it had jumped to 48,530, indicating a growth rate of about 29.44%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 267 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of almost 63%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 50% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #48,530 | 29.44% |
| Count | 267 | 435 | 62.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antelo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Antelo. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Black individuals, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the Hispanic community saw a high prevalence of the surname, though it decreased slightly from 89.14% in 2000 to 84.60% in 2010. On the other hand, individuals identified as White bearing the surname Antelo increased from 9.36% in 2000 to 14.25% in 2010, demonstrating a rise of 52.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.14% | 84.6% | -5.09% |
| White | 9.36% | 14.25% | 52.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |