Anthon

Anthon Meaning & Origin

About Anthon
The surname Anthon is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Anthony, which itself comes from the Latin name Antonius. The name Anthony was popularized by the cult of St. Anthony of Egypt, a 4th-century Christian monk. The surname Anthon is therefore a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify someone as "the son of Anthony." Over time, the surname Anthon has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Anthon: 457
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AN0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A5305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈænΞΈΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AN0N', 'ANTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anthon in Braille

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

The name Anthon in braille

How to sign the name Anthon using Sign Language

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

The name Anthon in sign language

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