Explore the Family Name Economou
The meaning of Economou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of oikonomos ‘steward, clergyman’ (see Economos). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Ioannis, Christos, Costas, Demetrios, Demetris, Efthimios, Fotios, Fotis, Kaliopi, Kosta, Kostas, Lefteris.
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How common is the last name Economou in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Economou has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Economou was ranked as the 29,142nd most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had moved up to the 27,059th position, indicating a rank change of 7.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 766 to 895 during this period, representing a notable growth of 16.84%. The proportion of people named Economou per 100,000 also underwent a slight increase from 0.28 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #27,059 | 7.15% |
| Count | 766 | 895 | 16.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Economou
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people bearing the surname Economou identify as White, with a slight uptick from 95.95% in 2000 to 96.31% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.70% to 2.23% within the same period. There was a marked decrease in the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 2.35% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 96.31% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.23% | 31.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0.89% | -62.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |