Explore the Family Name Eleftheriou
The meaning of Eleftheriou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Eleftherios (Eleutherios in classical Greek) ‘free-spirited, frank’.
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How common is the last name Eleftheriou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eleftheriou has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From being ranked 83,301 in 2000, it climbed to 82,044 in 2010, marking a 1.51% increase in rank. In terms of count, there was also an increase from 210 people bearing the surname in 2000 to 230 in 2010, which represents a rise of 9.52%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #82,044 | 1.51% |
| Count | 210 | 230 | 9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eleftheriou
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Eleftheriou surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, making up 93.81% and 93.48% of the population respectively. Those identifying with two or more races made a small portion, decreasing from 4.29% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. There was an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity within the bearer of this surname in 2010, making up 2.61% of the total count. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 93.48% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 3.04% | -29.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |