Explore the Family Name Anagnostou
The meaning of Anagnostou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the status name anagnōstēs ‘reader’ (see Anagnos).
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How common is the last name Anagnostou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Anagnostou saw a moderate rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Anagnostou surname increased by 2.34 percent from 82,344 in 2000 to 80,419 in 2010. Additionally, the count or total number of individuals with this surname grew by 10.8 percent over this decade, from 213 to 236. However, the proportion of people named Anagnostou per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #80,419 | 2.34% |
| Count | 213 | 236 | 10.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anagnostou
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, Anagnostou is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, which increased from 95.77 percent in 2000 to 97.46 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased from 3.76 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which reported zero percentages in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 97.46% | 1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |