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UK surname

Antal

A surname originating from Central Europe, derived from the Hungarian male given name Anthony.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Swindon and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Antal is 199 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

199

2016, ranked #19,653

Peak year

2015

199 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016, ranked #19,653.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Antal surname distribution map

The map shows where the Antal surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Antal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Antal over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 41 #33,866
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 42 #33,658
2002 modern 41 #34,032
2003 modern 43 #33,951
2004 modern 54 #33,248
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 72 #32,059
2007 modern 84 #31,067
2008 modern 89 #30,713
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 115 #27,874
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 161 #22,157
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 199 #19,653

Geography

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Where Antals are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Swindon, Brent, Corby and Barnet. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 020 Salford
2 Swindon 016 Swindon
3 Brent 025 Brent
4 Corby 009 Corby
5 Barnet 026 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Antal

These lists show first names that appear often with the Antal surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Antal

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Antal, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Antal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Antal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Antal is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Antal is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Antal falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Antal is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Antal, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Antal

The surname Antal is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the given name Antal, the Hungarian form of Anthony, which itself comes from the Latin name Antonius. This name was brought to Hungary by Christian missionaries from the West during the 10th and 11th centuries.

The earliest known records of the Antal surname date back to the 13th century, with mentions in various medieval documents and charters from the Kingdom of Hungary. One notable early bearer of the name was Antal de Csazma, a Croatian noble and military commander who fought against the Ottomans in the late 15th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Antal surname became more widespread across the Hungarian-speaking regions of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Principality of Transylvania. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled in its Germanic form, Antall, reflecting the influence of German settlers in certain areas.

One of the most prominent figures in Hungarian history with the surname Antal was József Antal (1793-1854), a Roman Catholic bishop and theologian who played a significant role in the Hungarian Reform Era. Another notable bearer was the mathematician Mihály Antal (1796-1869), a pioneer in the field of combinatorics.

In the 20th century, the Antal surname gained international recognition with the political career of József Antall (1932-1993), who served as the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. His tenure marked a crucial transition for the country towards democracy and a market economy.

Other notable individuals with the Antal surname include the Hungarian-American filmmaker István Antal (1776-1854), who was one of the pioneers of early motion picture technology, and the contemporary Hungarian artist and sculptor Károly Antal (born 1958), whose works have been exhibited worldwide.

While the Antal surname is most prevalent in Hungary and among Hungarian communities around the world, it has also been adopted by families of other ethnic backgrounds, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where the influence of Hungarian culture and migration patterns have left their mark.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Antal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Antal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016. That gives Antal a modern rank of #19,653.

What does the Antal surname mean?

A surname originating from Central Europe, derived from the Hungarian male given name Anthony.

What does the Antal map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Antal bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.