Explore the Family Name Antenor
The meaning of Antenor
Haitian (Anténor): from the personal name Anténor, French form of classical Greek Antēnōr, borne in Greek mythology by a counselor to King Priam of Troy. The name seems to be derived from the Greek words anti ‘against’ and anēr ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Antenor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Antenor" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 82,344th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 58,876th spot, a change of 28.5 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 213 to 344, a significant rise of 61.5 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Antenor surname per 100,000 people grew by 50 percent over the decade, indicating its growing prevalence in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #58,876 | 28.5% |
| Count | 213 | 344 | 61.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antenor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Antenor" has also shifted considerably over this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Antenors who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant jump from 6.57 percent in 2000 to 9.3 percent in 2010, a change of 41.55 percent. However, those identifying as two or more races fell dramatically from 10.33 percent to 2.33 percent. The percentage of White Antenors decreased slightly, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010 at 2.62 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black Antenors rose modestly from 79.34 percent to 83.72 percent. No Antenors identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.34% | 83.72% | 5.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.57% | 9.3% | 41.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 10.33% | 2.33% | -77.44% |
| White | 2.82% | 2.03% | -28.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |