Explore the Family Name Eliades
The meaning of Eliades
Greek: patronymic from the Biblical name Elias. The suffix -ades is classical (a variant of -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’), and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Eleni, Constantine, Costas, Demetris, Kyriaki, Panayotis, Pavlos, Prodromos, Savvas, Tasos.
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How common is the last name Eliades in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eliades saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,003 in popularity with 350 occurrences, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 59,742 with 338 recorded instances, marking a dip of 3.43%. This represents a proportion per 100k change of -15.38%, indicating a reduced frequency of the name in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #59,742 | -8.62% |
| Count | 350 | 338 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eliades
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Eliades surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly linked with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.29% identified as White, and this figure slightly fell to 96.75% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community, moving from 0% identification in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. There were no changes in association with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 96.75% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |