Explore the Family Name Antoine
The meaning of Antoine
French, Walloon, and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Antoine, a French equivalent of Anthony. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti. Compare Antwine. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Michel, Pierre, Francoise, Jean Claude, Marcel, Pascal, Patrice, Ancil, Andre, Camille.
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How common is the last name Antoine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Antoine has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 4321 in 2000, it ascended to 3734 in 2010, showcasing a growth of 13.58 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose substantially from 7606 to 9493 during the same period, thus marking an increase of nearly 25 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Antoine surname per 100,000 people also expanded by 14.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,321 | #3,734 | 13.58% |
| Count | 7,606 | 9,493 | 24.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.82 | 3.22 | 14.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antoine
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Antoine surname, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 16.36 and 62.26 percent respectively. Simultaneously, the Black community had the highest representation among those with the Antoine surname, growing from 71.61 percent to 76.89 percent. There was a decline in the number of people of White descent and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native by 17.86 and 6.64 percent respectively. The group identifying with two or more races witnessed the most significant drop, decreasing by nearly half, from 6.09 to 3.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.61% | 76.89% | 7.37% |
| White | 17.75% | 14.58% | -17.86% |
| Two or More Races | 6.09% | 3.05% | -49.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.58% | 62.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.41% | 2.25% | -6.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.64% | 16.36% |
Antoine ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Antoine is British & Irish, which comprises 21.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Nigerian (18.8%) and French & German (17.5%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Spanish & Portuguese, Angolan & Congolese, Senegambian & Guinean, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 21.4% |
| Nigerian | 18.8% |
| French & German | 17.5% |
| Other | 42.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Antoine
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Antoine have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 33.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 33.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 33.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 33.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 32.30% |
What Antoine haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Antoine is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z195 and E-P252, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Byrd, Wilkins, Perry, Williams, Scott, Jackson, Rosa, Wright, Santana, Brown.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Antoine surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Antoine have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Antoine" Surname 27.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Antoine" Surname 44.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Antoine" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Antoine" Surname 14.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Antoine?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Antoine are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition