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UK surname

Antonio

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Antonius, which was a Roman family name of unknown meaning.

In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Antonio surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 748, ranked #7,310, up from #24,420 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff, Swansea and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Antonio is 748 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1050.8%.

1881 census count

65

Ranked #24,420

Modern count

748

2016, ranked #7,310

Peak year

2016

748 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Antonio had 65 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,420 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 748 in 2016, ranked #7,310.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 92 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Antonio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Antonio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Antonio 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 16 #30,441
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 65 #24,420
1891 historical 51 #30,158
1901 historical 92 #23,800
1911 historical 81 #24,719
1997 modern 318 #13,024
1998 modern 329 #13,070
1999 modern 344 #12,776
2000 modern 344 #12,722
2001 modern 345 #12,504
2002 modern 355 #12,471
2003 modern 365 #12,038
2004 modern 430 #10,697
2005 modern 460 #10,042
2006 modern 500 #9,490
2007 modern 517 #9,331
2008 modern 538 #9,115
2009 modern 594 #8,663
2010 modern 645 #8,294
2011 modern 627 #8,394
2012 modern 684 #7,749
2013 modern 699 #7,734
2014 modern 708 #7,707
2015 modern 715 #7,601
2016 modern 748 #7,310

Geography

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Where Antonios 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 Cardiff, Swansea, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton and Enfield. 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 Cardiff 041 Cardiff
2 Swansea 016 Swansea
3 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Merton 008 Merton
5 Enfield 029 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Antonio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Antonio

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Antonio is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Antonio 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

Antonio falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Antonio is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Antonio

The surname Antonio is of Italian origin, originating from the ancient Roman name Antonius. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Antor," meaning "priceless" or "invaluable."

The name Antonio first appeared in historical records during the Roman Empire, with notable figures such as Marcus Antonius, the Roman politician and general who was a key figure in the Roman Republic's transformation into the Roman Empire. He lived from 83 BC to 30 BC.

In the Middle Ages, the name Antonio gained popularity in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania. It appeared in various medieval documents and manuscripts, including the famous Florentine tax records known as the "Catasto" from the 14th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Antonio dates back to the 12th century, when a nobleman named Guglielmo Antonio was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Siena in 1187.

The surname Antonio has also been associated with several notable historical figures. One prominent example is Antonio Vivaldi, the renowned Baroque composer and virtuoso violinist, who lived from 1678 to 1741. Another notable figure is Antonio Canova, the influential Neoclassical sculptor from the late 18th and early 19th centuries (1757-1822).

Other famous individuals with the surname Antonio include Antonio Machado, the influential Spanish poet and philosopher (1875-1939), and Antonio Guzmán Blanco, the Venezuelan military leader and politician who served as the country's president from 1870 to 1888 (1829-1899).

Additionally, the surname Antonio has been linked to various place names throughout Italy, such as the town of Sant'Antonio Abate in the province of Naples, and the village of Sant'Antonio di Gallura in Sardinia, further emphasizing its deep roots in the country's history and geography.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Antonio families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Antonio 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. Midlothian leads with 20 Antonios recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.84x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 20 22.84x
Middlesex 14 2.14x
Lancashire 11 1.42x
Glamorgan 4 3.52x
Lanarkshire 4 1.89x
Perthshire 3 10.23x
Surrey 3 0.94x
Royal Navy 2 25.67x
Angus 1 1.65x
Devon 1 0.74x
Essex 1 0.78x
Renfrewshire 1 1.97x
Staffordshire 1 0.45x
Yorkshire 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh St Stephens in Midlothian leads with 10 Antonios recorded in 1881 and an index of 581.40x.

Place Total Index
Edinburgh St Stephens 10 581.40x
Liverpool 10 21.23x
Edinburgh St Georges 9 494.51x
St Andrew Holborn London 7 247.35x
Crieff 3 275.23x
Govan 3 5.74x
St Pancras London 3 5.70x
Cardiff St John 2 53.76x
Cardiff St Mary 2 31.90x
Shadwell London 2 109.29x
Bermondsey 1 5.14x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 16.23x
Dundee 1 4.42x
East Ham 1 41.84x
Greenock Newor Middle 1 2000.00x
Holy Trinity 1 6.42x
Islington London 1 1.58x
Kinning Park 1 3333.33x
Lambeth 1 1.76x
Royal Navy 1 15.02x
Salcombe Regis 1 769.23x
South Leith 1 10.15x
Southwark Christchurch 1 32.68x
St Martin In Fields 1 25.58x
Wolverhampton 1 5.90x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Anne 1
Balliani 1
Barbara 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Isabella 1
Martha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
Ceresa 2
Rolando 2
Carali 1
Cernini 1
Cetto 1
Cusali 1
De 1
Edward 1
Ferrari 1
Fidele 1
Franzeri 1
Frisco 1
Frisiki 1
John 1
Jordan 1
Joseph 1
Luis 1
Lusendi 1
Milano 1
Parento 1
Pedro 1
Sontello 1
Talrador 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 Antonio households.

FAQ

Antonio surname: questions and answers

How common was the Antonio surname in 1881?

In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Antonio surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Antonio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 748 in 2016. That gives Antonio a modern rank of #7,310.

What does the Antonio surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Antonius, which was a Roman family name of unknown meaning.

What does the Antonio map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Antonio 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.