UK surname
An English surname possibly derived from the French "ante" meaning aunt or old lady.
In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Anty surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #29,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, London parishes and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anty is 159 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 93.8%.
1881 census count
32
Ranked #29,082
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1901
159 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Anty surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Anty surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 29 | #28,082 |
| 1861 | historical | 5 | #33,418 |
| 1881 | historical | 32 | #29,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 18 | #32,706 |
| 1901 | historical | 159 | #17,442 |
| 1911 | historical | 151 | #17,797 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 2 | #38,590 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, London parishes, Gateshead, Thornhill and Batley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 4 | Thornhill | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Batley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Anty surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Anty, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Anty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Anty household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Anty is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Anty is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Anty, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ANTY is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "ant" meaning "ant" or "emmet". It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered industrious or hard-working, much like an ant.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname ANTY can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Walter Ante, mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1221.
In the late 13th century, the surname ANTY appeared in various spellings such as Ant, Ante, and Auntye, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations of the time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mentions a John Ante from Oxfordshire, while the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296 record a Thomas Auntye.
During the medieval period, the ANTY surname was also associated with several place names, notably Antye in Shropshire and Auntye in Lincolnshire. These place names likely derived from Old English words related to "ant" or "emmet", suggesting that the ANTY surname may have originated from people inhabiting or associated with these locations.
One notable historical figure bearing the ANTY surname was Sir John Anty (c.1480-1550), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as the Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1529 and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment of a grammar school in his hometown of Wotton-under-Edge.
Another prominent individual with the ANTY surname was William Anty (c.1590-1644), a Puritan clergyman and theologian from Lincolnshire. He was a vocal critic of the Church of England's practices and published several influential works, including "A Treatise of the Covenant of Grace" in 1642.
In the 17th century, the ANTY surname also appeared in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America. One of the earliest settlers bearing this name was Richard Anty, who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1637 and later became a prominent landowner and freeman in the colony.
Other notable individuals with the ANTY surname include the 18th-century English poet and playwright John Anty (1708-1779), known for his satirical works, and the 19th-century British military officer Colonel Henry Anty (1823-1892), who served in the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Anty surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 8 Antys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.56x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 8 | 2.56x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 2.59x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1.89x |
| Devon | 4 | 6.16x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 4.09x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 3.13x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 3.72x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Morley in Yorkshire leads with 6 Antys recorded in 1881 and an index of 372.67x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Morley | 6 | 372.67x |
| Moss Side | 5 | 256.41x |
| St George Martyr London | 5 | 793.65x |
| Exeter St Sidwell | 3 | 201.34x |
| Cheriton | 2 | 2857.14x |
| Chesterfield | 2 | 109.29x |
| North Meols | 2 | 55.25x |
| Westminster St Margaret | 2 | 132.45x |
| Dalton In Huddersfield | 1 | 144.93x |
| Devonport | 1 | 133.33x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 13.00x |
| Sharlston | 1 | 500.00x |
| Stanwix | 1 | 454.55x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Anty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Anty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Anty households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Shoe Maker | 5 |
| Druggists Daughter | 2 |
| No Occupation | 2 |
| B 2 Cl | 1 |
| Boiler (Maker) | 1 |
| Carriers Clerk | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Coml Clk (Greengrocer) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Druggist | 1 |
| Druggists Wife | 1 |
| Genl Lab | 1 |
| Retired Confectioner | 1 |
| Retired Farmer | 1 |
| Shopkeeper | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Anty surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Anty a modern rank of #38,825.
An English surname possibly derived from the French "ante" meaning aunt or old lady.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Anty bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.