ANTAO
Antao
Antao is a British surname with roots in Portugal. The name is derived from the Portuguese surname Antão, which in turn is derived from the given name Antão, meaning 'Anthony' in English. The surname Antao is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most bearers of the name having Portuguese or Goan ancestry.
The Goan community, which has a significant presence in the UK, has contributed to the spread of the Antao surname in Britain. Many individuals with the surname Antao have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, academia, and the arts.
Like many surnames, the name Antao may have undergone variations in spelling over the years, such as Antaos or Antaou. Variants of the surname may also exist in different regions or among different branches of the family.
Individuals with the surname Antao can trace their ancestry back to Portugal or regions influenced by Portuguese culture. The history and genealogy of the Antao surname are a testament to the diverse cultural heritage present in contemporary British society.
There are approximately 148 people named Antao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Antao.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Antonio
- Brice
- Cecil
- Edmund
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Rory
- Sebastiao
- Tiago
Female
- Alice
- Astrid
- Lona
- Lorraine
- Maria
- Marie
- Mary
- Melanie
- Sabrina
- Sheelah
- Veronica