Explore the Family Name Apostolopoulos
The meaning of Apostolopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Apostolos (see Apostolos) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Apostolopoulos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apostolopoulos has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,120, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 54,418, marking a 3.03% increase in its position on the list of common surnames. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, with an 11.14% increase from 341 people in 2000 to 379 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #54,418 | 3.03% |
| Count | 341 | 379 | 11.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apostolopoulos
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Apostolopoulos. The data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.55% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.31% in 2010. There were also a small percentage who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. In contrast, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 96.31% | 2.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |