Antonescus

Antonescus is a surname of Romanian origin. It is derived from the given name Anton, a variant of Anthony. The "-escu" suffix is a common patronymic ending in Romanian, indicating "son of". Therefore, Antonescus literally means "son of Anton". The surname is relatively common in Romania and among the Romanian diaspora.

Notable individuals who have borne the surname Antonescu include Ion Antonescu, a Romanian politician and military leader who served as Prime Minister of Romania during World War II and was later convicted of war crimes. His actions and legacy remain a subject of historical debate and are viewed differently across various groups. Other individuals with this surname exist in various fields, though none have achieved the same level of international historical recognition as Ion Antonescu. The surname itself does not carry inherent connotations beyond its linguistic origin and commonality within Romania.