Explore the Family Name Antonopoulos
The meaning of Antonopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Antōnios (see Anthony) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Anastasios, Athanasios, Christos, Constantinos, Costas, Evangelos, Fotini, Georgios, Spiros, Spyridon, Spyros, Vaios.
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How common is the last name Antonopoulos in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Antonopoulos saw a slight decrease in rank from 36956 in 2000 to 36970 in 2010, marking a change of -0.04. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.15%, from 569 in 2000 to 604 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Antonopoulos per 100,000 population also declined by 4.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #36,970 | -0.04% |
| Count | 569 | 604 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antonopoulos
When it comes to ethnicity, the Antonopoulos surname is largely associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, constituting 95.53% in 2010, down slightly from 95.78% in 2000. The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals an increase in Hispanic representation among those with this surname, rising from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010, an increase of 80.31%. Those identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 but not in 2010, while Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were not represented in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 95.53% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.48% | 80.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |