Explore the Family Name Apostolou
The meaning of Apostolou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Apostolos (see Apostolos). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demos, Dimitrios, Konstantions, Panagiotis, Panagis, Spyridon, Stefanos.
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How common is the last name Apostolou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apostolou has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,782nd in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 49,365th – an improvement of 8.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 360 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 18.33%. As a proportion of the population, per 100k people, those bearing the name Apostolou increased from 0.13 to 0.14, denoting a 7.69% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #49,365 | 8.21% |
| Count | 360 | 426 | 18.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apostolou
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Apostolou surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.78% of Apostolous identified as white, and this figure barely changed by 2010, dropping only slightly to 97.65%. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Apostolou surname bearers in 2010, where none existed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 97.65% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |