What nationality is the surname Anton?

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What nationality is the surname Anton?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: ENGLISH
The name anton is ultimately derived from the Latin family name Antonius, which is of unknown etymology.

Spelling variations of this family name include: Anthony, Antony, Antonie, McAnthony, Anton(Scot), Anthoney, Enthony and many more.

First found in Lincolnshire, where they were seated in the Middle Ages.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andrew Anthony who settled in Virginia in 1637; Edward Anthony arrived in the Barbados in 1687; Jean Anthony settled in Charles Town S.C. in 1763 and many more. In Newfoundland, Matthew Antony settled in Trinity Harbour in 1682.

GERMAN
A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname anton, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Saxony. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Spelling variations of this family name include: Anton, Antonn, Annton, Antonne, Anthes, Antes and others.

First found in Saxony, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frantz Anton, who settled in Philadelphia in 1750. Georg Anton settled in New Hampshire in 1718; while Samuel Anton settled in New England in 1718.