Explore the Family Name Economos
The meaning of Economos
Greek: status name for a steward, someone who managed a property, particularly church-owned land, from classical Greek oikos ‘household’ + nomos ‘law, rule’. It may also mean a clergyman, often a priest who is married (as per the Orthodox custom). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Andreas, Constantine, Soterios, Spiro, Themis.
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How common is the last name Economos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Economos has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Economos was ranked 37,480th most popular surname and it fell to 38,484th by 2010, marking a change of -2.68%. However, the count of individuals with this surname modestly increased from 559 to 575 over the same decade, a growth rate of 2.86%. The proportion per 100K people for this surname also saw a decrease from 0.21 to 0.19, accounting for a change of -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #38,484 | -2.68% |
| Count | 559 | 575 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Economos
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Economos, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.71% of those with the Economos surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 93.57% by 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic, rising from 3.04% to 3.83%. Interestingly, the 2010 census data also showed a small percentage (1.91%) of individuals with the Economos surname identifying as being of two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.57% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 3.83% | 25.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |