ANTROBUS
Antrobus
Antrobus is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the North West of England, particularly in the county of Cheshire. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English personal name "Eanthrabb" or "Eanbeorht," meaning "bright as a boar."
The Antrobus family has roots dating back to medieval times, with early records tracing the surname to the village of Antrobus in Cheshire. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Antrobus have been associated with a variety of professions and trades, ranging from farmers and landowners to merchants and scholars.
Notable individuals with the surname Antrobus include Sir Edmund Antrobus, a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the 19th century, and Richard Antrobus, a renowned archaeologist known for his significant contributions to the study of prehistoric Britain.
Today, the surname Antrobus continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient British family name.
Typical given names associated with the Antrobus surname
Male
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Angela
- Carol
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,533 people named Antrobus in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,260th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Antrobus.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Antrobus
- John Antrobus - Playwright/script writer
- Yvonne Antrobus - Novelist, abridger, radio dramatist and actress
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.