Explore the Family Name Christakos
The meaning of Christakos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Christos + the suffix -akos, which is particularly associated with the Mani Peninsula in southwestern Peloponnese. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Apostolos, Demetrios, Eleni, Vasilios.
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How common is the last name Christakos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Christakos has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,979th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 63,524th, a decrease of 11.49%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 6.27% from 335 to 314 during the same period. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #63,524 | -11.49% |
| Count | 335 | 314 | -6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christakos
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Christakos, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.01% of Christakos identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.90% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, 3.82% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a group that had not been represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.9% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.82% | 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% |