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