Explore the Family Name Argyris
The meaning of Argyris
Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Argyrios (see Argyros); or a shortened form of patronymics derived from this name, such as Argyrakis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Argyris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Argyris saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Argyris was ranked 98,298 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 had fallen to 109,258—a decrease of 11.15 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 171 to 162 over the same period, indicating a drop of 5.26 percent. The proportion of people bearing the name Argyris per 100,000 also fell by 16.67 percent, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #109,258 | -11.15% |
| Count | 171 | 162 | -5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argyris
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Argyris. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.4 percent), a figure that rose slightly to 95.68 percent in 2010. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, as well as those identifying as Hispanic, dropped from 3.51 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 95.68% | 3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |