ANTONY

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Antony

The British surname Antony has its origins in Latin and is derived from the given name Antony, which in turn is a variation of the name Anthony. The name Anthony itself has its roots in Roman history, where it was popularised by the Roman general Marcus Antonius, known as Mark Antony. The surname Antony is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the personal name of the father of the original bearer.

The surname Antony has been recorded in British records since medieval times, and variations of the surname can be found across different regions of the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, the name has evolved and adopted different spellings, such as Anthony and Antoney.

Famous bearers of the surname Antony include British actor and director Marc Antony, as well as notable historical figures like Anthony Babington, who was involved in the Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I.

Today, the surname Antony continues to be found in Britain and in countries with British expatriate communities. It is a fairly common surname, reflecting its long history and enduring popularity.

There are approximately 1,015 people named Antony in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,299th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Antony.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Region of origin: Europe

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Christopher
James
John
Joseph
Lloyd
Marc
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Roland
Rollin
Simon
Thomas

Female

Benita
Daisy
Elizabeth
Helen
Janet
Jean
Jessy
Judith
Ligy
Margaret
Mary
Mercy
Rani
Simi
Sonja

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.