Explore the Family Name Argyropoulos
The meaning of Argyropoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Argyrios (see Argyros) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Argyropoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Argyropoulos was ranked 94,227 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 98,982 in 2010, marking a change of -5.05. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 180 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, a growth of 1.67%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a decrease from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, showing a decrease of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #98,982 | -5.05% |
| Count | 180 | 183 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argyropoulos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Argyropoulos surname identify as White, making up 93.89% in 2000 and 92.90% in 2010, a slight decrease of -1.05%. Those who report having two or more ethnic identities accounted for 3.89% in 2000, decreasing to 2.73% in 2010, a substantial change of -29.82%. In 2010, the census recorded a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity within the Argyropoulos surname bearers, accounting for 2.73%. There was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 92.9% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 2.73% | -29.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |