Explore the Family Name Charos
The meaning of Charos
Greek: shortened form of patronymics such as Charalampakis and Charalampopoulos, derived from the personal name Charalampos (see Charalambous). Compare Haros.
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How common is the last name Charos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Charos has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 130,443 in terms of popularity and this ranking dropped to 143,149 in 2010, indicating a change of -9.74%. The number of people with the Charos surname also decreased during this period, from 120 in 2000 to 116 in 2010, reflecting a -3.33% change. However, the proportion of people bearing the surname Charos per 100k population remained stable at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #143,149 | -9.74% |
| Count | 120 | 116 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charos
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Charos surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, but there was a notable decrease of 12.12% in this group over the decade. In 2000, 94.17% identified as White which fell to 82.76% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data shows a new identification in 2010, with 6.03% of individuals with the Charos surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. Additionally, 8.62% identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 82.76% | -12.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 8.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |