Anteau

Anteau Meaning & Origin

About Anteau
The surname Anteau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "anteau," meaning "duck." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with ducks, such as being agile or having a particular gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Anteau can trace their ancestry back to French-speaking regions where this surname originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Anteau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Anteau: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anteau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Anteau is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE0 N T OW1
🌐 IPA
/anteau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anteau in Braille

Here's how to represent Anteau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Anteau in braille

How to sign the name Anteau using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Anteau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anteau in sign language

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