Explore the Family Name Antos
The meaning of Antos
1. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Antal, Hungarian form of Anthony. 2. Czech and Slovak (Antoš): from a short form of the personal name Anton (see Anthony). 3. Polish: variant of Antosz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 4. Greek: shortened form of various patronymics, most likely those derived from the personal name Antonios, an equivalent of Anthony, e.g. Antonopoulos, but also of e.g. Anastasopoulos. This surname is rare in Greece. Compare Anton 2. 5. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the Hungarian surname in 1 above because it has some sounds in common with the original German-based surname. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Casimir, Stanislaus, Witold.
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How common is the last name Antos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Antos has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 24,615th to 25,771st, showing a change of -4.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 0.53%, going from 951 to 956. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.57%, reflecting a minor decline in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #25,771 | -4.7% |
| Count | 951 | 956 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Antos has also slightly changed over the same decade, as revealed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority (97.27%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that marginally decreased to 96.34% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.63% to 0.73%. Notably, the group identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, increasing by 73.81% from 0.84% to 1.46%. No individuals with the surname Antos identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.34% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.46% | 73.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.73% | 15.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |