Explore the Family Name Diamantopoulos
The meaning of Diamantopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Diamantis + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Diamantopoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diamantopoulos has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 71,372nd in 2000 and improved its position to 63,524th by 2010, a positive change of 11%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by roughly 23%, from 255 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which rose from 0.09 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #63,524 | 11% |
| Count | 255 | 314 | 23.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diamantopoulos
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Diamantopoulos, data also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. This group accounted for 93.33% in 2000 and slightly increased to 94.59% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also experienced a small surge, moving from 3.53% to 3.82%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" showed some representation in 2000 at 1.96%, but did not appear in the 2010 census. There were no associations found between this surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 94.59% | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 3.82% | 8.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |