Explore the Family Name Economides
The meaning of Economides
Greek: patronymic meaning ‘son of the steward’, from oikonomos ‘steward’ (see Economos). The suffix -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’, is classical, and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Constantine, Achilleas, Andreas, Demetre, Dimitrios, Lambros, Spyros.
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How common is the last name Economides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Economides exhibits interesting trends in terms of popularity. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,577 but moved to a slightly less popular position of 64,559 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.17%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Economides increased from 299 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.01%. The proportion of Economides per 100,000 people also changed, decreasing from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #64,559 | -3.17% |
| Count | 299 | 308 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Economides
When examining the ethnic identity behind the surname Economides, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows intriguing patterns. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Economides identified as White (89.30%), and this figure rose to 92.53% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped slightly from 4.68% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.62%) who identified as Black. The data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 92.53% | 3.62% |
| Hispanic | 4.68% | 4.55% | -2.78% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |