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.

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

Typical given names associated with the 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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