Antoines

Antoines is a surname of French origin. It is the plural form of the given name Antoine, the French form of Anthony, and is most often found as a patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Antoine.

Etymology: The given name Antoine derives from Latin Antonius. Antoines as a surname reflects French naming practices in which a father’s or grandfather’s given name becomes a family name. The ending -es suggests a plural or collective form, typical of some French surname developments.

Geographic distribution and usage: Antoines is a relatively rare surname. It appears primarily in France and in regions with historical French influence. Small numbers may be found in francophone diasporas, including parts of Canada and the United States, particularly where French heritage is present, but it remains far less common than Antoine or other related surnames.

Notable people: There are few, if any, widely recognized individuals with the surname Antoines in major biographical or reference works. The form is uncommon compared with more widespread surnames derived from Antoine.

See also: Antoine (surname); Antoinette; List of French surnames.