Antonia Hershey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Antonia Hershey — Spanish
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Antonia Hershey is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Antonia is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio. The surname Hershey: Surname Alfred Hershey (1908–1997), American Nobel Prize–winning bacteriologist and geneticist Almira Hershey (1843–1930), American hotel proprietor and property developer, daughter of Benjamin Hershey Amos Shartle Hershey (1867–1933), American professor of political science Arthur D. Hershey (born 1937), American politician Barbara Hershey (born 1948), American actress Benjamin Hershey (1813–1893), American lumber and farming magnate Frank Hershey (1907–1997), American automobile designer Harry B. Hershey (1885–1967), American jurist and politician, Illinois Supreme Court justice John W. Antonia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Antonia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Antonia

Spanish

Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio.

Surname: Hershey

English

Surname Alfred Hershey (1908–1997), American Nobel Prize–winning bacteriologist and geneticist Almira Hershey (1843–1930), American hotel proprietor and property developer, daughter of Benjamin Hershey Amos Shartle Hershey (1867–1933), American professor of political science Arthur D. Hershey (born 1937), American politician Barbara Hershey (born 1948), American actress Benjamin Hershey (1813–1893), American lumber and farming magnate Frank Hershey (1907–1997), American automobile designer Harry B. Hershey (1885–1967), American jurist and politician, Illinois Supreme Court justice John W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Antonia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Antonia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Antonia Hershey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Antonia Hershey:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Antonia?
The first name Antonia originates from Spanish. Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio.
When was Antonia most popular?
The name Antonia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hershey?
The surname Hershey originates from English. Surname Alfred Hershey (1908–1997), American Nobel Prize–winning bacteriologist and geneticist Almira Hershey (1843–1930), American hotel proprietor and property developer, daughter of Benjamin Hershey Amos Shartle Hershey (1867–1933), American professor of political science Arthur D. Hershey (born 1937), American politician Barbara Hershey (born 1948), American actress Benjamin Hershey (1813–1893), American lumber and farming magnate Frank Hershey (1907–1997), American automobile designer Harry B. Hershey (1885–1967), American jurist and politician, Illinois Supreme Court justice John W.
What are the origins of the name Antonia Hershey?
The name Antonia Hershey combines two different traditions: the first name Antonia has Spanish roots, while the surname Hershey originates from English.
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