Explore the Family Name Daskalakis
The meaning of Daskalakis
Greek: patronymic from daskalos ‘instructor, teacher’ + the diminutive suffix -akis, which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete, where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Daskalakis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daskalakis has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957th in popularity but fell to 77,264th by 2010, marking a 3.08% drop. In terms of count, however, there was a small increase from 240 individuals with the Daskalakis surname in 2000 to 248 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 3.33%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #77,264 | -3.08% |
| Count | 240 | 248 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daskalakis
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Daskalakis surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.67% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 94.76% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group increased notably from 2.50% in 2000 to 5.24% in 2010, marking a 109.60% change. There were no recorded changes for identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.76% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 5.24% | 109.6% |
| 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% |