Anthonis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Austria

Etymology of Anthonis

What does the name Anthonis mean?

Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Anthonis is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Anthonis is derived from the Latin family name Antonius, which is of uncertain etymology.

Early Origins of the Anthonis family

The surname Anthonis was first found in Styria, where this family name became noted for its many branches within the region. Each house acquired a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In later history, the name became a power unto itself and members of this most influential family were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Anthonis family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Anthonis research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1716, 1724 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Anthonis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Anthonis Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Anthony, Anthonny, Anthoni, Anthonie, Antony and many more.

Early Notables of the Anthonis family

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Anthonis migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Anthonis Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Annetie Anthonis, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1662 1
Annetje Anthonis, who landed in New York in 1662 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Anthonis (post 1700) +

Frank Anthonis, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Macomb County 3rd District, 1961 2
Anthonis Mor (1519-1575), Dutch portrait painter

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html