Explore the Family Name Antonides
The meaning of Antonides
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Antōni(o)s (see Anthony). The suffix -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’, is classical, and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace.
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How common is the last name Antonides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Antonides has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,164th in popularity and had a count of 243 people bearing it, equating to 0.09 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 78,821, with 242 individuals carrying the name, or 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall change of -6.28 in rank and -0.41 in count, along with an 11.11% decrease in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #78,821 | -6.28% |
| Count | 243 | 242 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antonides
Concerning the ethnic identity of those with the surname Antonides, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2010, this represented 95.04% of individuals with the surname, down slightly from 96.71% in 2000. A small percentage also identified with two or more races in 2010, at 2.48%, a category absent in the 2000 census. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.04% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |