Explore the Family Name Antoun
The meaning of Antoun
Arabic (mainly Egypt and Lebanon): from a French-influenced variant of the personal name Anṭūn, an Arabic form of the Latin name Antonius (see Anthony). It is common among Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Zoher, Gamil, Afif, Antoun, Basim, Maged, Manal, Munir, Nabil, Nazir, Saad, Salwa. French Georges, Antoine, Emile, Jacques, Michel.
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How common is the last name Antoun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Antoun has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, Antoun was ranked 56,826th and by 2010 it had climbed to the 47,429th position. This represents a significant increase of 16.54% over a decade. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 336 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, which is an impressive growth rate of 33.04%. The proportion of people with the last name Antoun per 100,000 people also increased by 25.0%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #47,429 | 16.54% |
| Count | 336 | 447 | 33.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antoun
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Antoun has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly, the surname is associated with individuals of White ethnicity, making up 87.80% of the Antouns in 2000 and rising to 93.96% in 2010. This is an approximate 7.02% increase over the decade. Interestingly, while there were no Antouns of Hispanic ethnicity recorded in 2000, by 2010 they represented 2.24% of all Antouns. However, the percentage of Antouns identifying with two or more races decreased substantially from 8.93% in 2000 to just 2.46% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Antouns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 93.96% | 7.02% |
| Two or More Races | 8.93% | 2.46% | -72.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |