UK surname

Antoni

A surname with Greek origins, Antoni derives from the Latin Antonius, meaning priceless or highly praised.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Antoni surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 158, ranked #22,904, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Somerset, Barnet and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Antoni is 172 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1875.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2010

172 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Antoni had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Map

Antoni surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Antoni surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Antoni 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
1851	historical	15	#30,614
1861	historical	10	#32,589
1881	historical	8	#32,581
1891	historical	19	#32,642
1901	historical	14	#32,506
1911	historical	16	#31,804
1997	modern	131	#22,927
1998	modern	139	#22,720
1999	modern	139	#22,884
2000	modern	148	#21,971
2001	modern	142	#22,234
2002	modern	151	#21,809
2003	modern	161	#20,697
2004	modern	166	#20,441
2005	modern	157	#21,128
2006	modern	160	#21,066
2007	modern	167	#20,719
2008	modern	160	#21,521
2009	modern	163	#21,715
2010	modern	172	#21,404
2011	modern	159	#22,382
2012	modern	161	#22,157
2013	modern	166	#22,075
2014	modern	165	#22,356
2015	modern	166	#22,159
2016	modern	158	#22,904

Geography

Where Antonis 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 North Somerset, Barnet, Enfield, Swindon and Bolton. 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	North Somerset 005	North Somerset
2	Barnet 002	Barnet
3	Enfield 022	Enfield
4	Swindon 001	Swindon
5	Bolton 011	Bolton

Forenames

First names often paired with Antoni

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Anna Victoria Christine Yvonne Xenia Katerina Carol Claire Fiona

Recent male names

Michael Andrew Andreas Anthony Alexandre Bryan Paul Frank Stefan Christopher

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Antoni

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Antoni, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Antoni surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Antoni household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Antoni is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Antoni 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Antoni falls in decile 6 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Antoni 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: Other Ethnic Group

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Antoni

The surname ANTONI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin personal name Antonius, which was a Roman family name derived from the Greek Anthos, meaning "flower." The name was initially used as a nickname for someone who was associated with the cult of St. Anthony or who bore a resemblance to the saint.

In Italy, the name ANTONI can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was commonly found in regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name include Antonius de Florentia (Anthony of Florence) in 1245 and Giovanni ANTONI, a merchant from Siena, mentioned in a document from 1312.

The ANTONI surname also appeared in historical records across Europe. In England, the Domesday Book of 1086 recorded an individual named Antonie, which was a Norman French variation of the name. In Germany, the name was recorded as Antony or Anthoni in various medieval documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ANTONI surname was Ser Antonius da Firenze (c. 1290-1359), an Italian painter and architect from Florence. He is credited with designing the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

Another notable ANTONI was Andrea ANTONI (1559-1635), an Italian architect and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Palermo, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà and the Palazzo Abatellis.

In the 16th century, a branch of the ANTONI family settled in the Netherlands, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. Pieter ANTONI (1538-1618), a Dutch merchant and financier, was one of the founders of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and played a crucial role in the economic development of the Netherlands.

During the 17th century, a prominent painter named Giovanni ANTONI (1615-1672) emerged from the island of Crete, then part of the Venetian Republic. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches across Crete.

In the 19th century, Mariano ANTONI (1808-1887) was a Spanish painter and lithographer from Valencia. He is best known for his landscape paintings and portraits, which depicted the rural life and traditions of his native region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Antoni families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Antoni surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 6 Antonis recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.69x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Middlesex	6	0.00%	7.69x
Angus	1	0.00%	13.83x
Cumberland	1	0.00%	14.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrew Holborn London in Middlesex leads with 5 Antonis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1470.59x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
St Andrew Holborn London	5	0.04%	1470.59x
Forfar	1	0.01%	256.41x
St Andrew Holborn	1	0.01%	384.62x
St Cuthbert Within	1	0.03%	1250.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Antoni surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
Ellen	2
Margaret	1
Theresa	1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Antoni surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
Bertoni	1
Ernest	1
George	1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Antoni households.

Occupation	Count
Feather Curler	2
Hairdresser	1
Laundress	1
Musical Instrument Maker	1
Scholar	1

FAQ

Antoni surname: questions and answers

How common was the Antoni surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Antoni surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Antoni surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Antoni a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Antoni surname mean?