Explore the Family Name Antoni
The meaning of Antoni
1. German, Dutch, French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine), and Slovak: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from local equivalents of the Latin personal name Antonius (see Anthony 1), from its genitive form Antoni(i). Compare Anthony 2 and Antony 2. 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Antonio. This surname is also found in France (mainly Corsica). 3. Italianized form of Slovenian Antončič, Antonšič, and Antonič, and Croatian Antonić (see Antonich), patronymics from the personal name Anton (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Willi, Dieter, Hans, Konrad, Kurt, Ralf, Reinhold, Volker, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Antoni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Antoni has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, Antoni was ranked 47,308 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 58,481 - a decrease of approximately 23.62%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals bearing this name also fell from 422 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, marking a reduction of roughly 17.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also dipped by 25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #58,481 | -23.62% |
| Count | 422 | 347 | -17.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antoni
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Antoni, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White represented the largest group for both years, however, their percentage decreased from 87.68% in 2000 to 82.42% in 2010. On the other hand, those acknowledging themselves as Hispanic saw an increase of 36.73%, rising from 5.69% to 7.78%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 5.19% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races grew by 35.21%. However, it should be noted that some of the data was suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.68% | 82.42% | -6% |
| Hispanic | 5.69% | 7.78% | 36.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.88% | 35.21% |
| Black | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |