Explore the Family Name Apollon
The meaning of Apollon
1. French, Haitian, and Mauritian: from the personal name Apollon (see Apollo) or from the Greek god Apollo’s name used as a nickname. This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US (mostly) from Haiti. Compare Appolon. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from the Slavic form (based on the Old Greek form) of the name Apollo.
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How common is the last name Apollon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apollon has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Apollon ranked as the 61,376th most popular surname in the United States with 306 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had jumped to 45,653rd and the count of individuals with this surname had increased by 52.94% to 468 people. This equates to a 25.62% change in rank and an increase from 0.11 to 0.16 per 100k in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #45,653 | 25.62% |
| Count | 306 | 468 | 52.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apollon
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Apollon identify as Black. In 2000, 80.39% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, and this percentage increased to 92.52% in 2010, marking a 15.09% change over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also saw a slight increase from 4.25% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals of two or more ethnicities saw a significant decrease from 13.40% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Apollon who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.39% | 92.52% | 15.09% |
| White | 4.25% | 5.56% | 30.82% |
| Two or More Races | 13.4% | 1.28% | -90.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |