Explore the Family Name Athanasopoulos
The meaning of Athanasopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Athanasios, meaning ‘immortal’ (see Athanas, Attanasio) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Athanasopoulos in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Athanasopoulos has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th, while in 2010, it moved up to 80,419th, a change of 5.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 205 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, marking a growth of 15.12%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #80,419 | 5.35% |
| Count | 205 | 236 | 15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Athanasopoulos
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Athanasopoulos surname identify as White, with an increase from 93.66% in 2000 to 99.58% in 2010. During that same period, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 5.37% to 0.00%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 99.58% | 6.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.37% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |