Explore the Family Name Constantinou
The meaning of Constantinou
Greek (typically Cypriot): patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Constantinos, a typically Cypriot variant of Konstantinos, from Latin Constantinus (see Constantine). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Costas, Andreas, Constantinos, Kyriacos, Marios, Angelos, Charalambos, Constantine, Despina, Kyriakos, Panayiotis, Panos.
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How common is the last name Constantinou in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Constantinou has increased over time. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147th and had a count of 320. By 2010, the rank had risen to 53,204th and the count increased to 389, marking a 21.56% increase in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #53,204 | 10.05% |
| Count | 320 | 389 | 21.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Constantinou
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Constantinou, as reflected by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.88% in 2000 and rising slightly to 97.43% by 2010. There was a small representation of those identifying as two or more races in 2000 at 2.50%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. A new addition in 2010 was the Hispanic ethnicity, making up 2.06% of the Constantinou surname holders. The groups Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.43% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |