Explore the Family Name Eliopoulos
The meaning of Eliopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Elias + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Christos, Dimitrios, Pericles, Sotirios.
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How common is the last name Eliopoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eliopoulos slightly decreased in the period between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,524th most popular name in the United States and dropped to 38,640th in 2010, a decrease of 0.3%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname grew by approximately 5.93%, from 540 in 2000 to 572 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people declined by 5.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #38,640 | -0.3% |
| Count | 540 | 572 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eliopoulos
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Eliopoulos surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.93% between 2000 and 2010, rising from 96.48% to 97.38%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell significantly by 49.64% during the same period. Additionally, a new ethnic identity emerged within this group as 1.22% identified as Hispanic in 2010, which was not recorded in the previous census. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 97.38% | 0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 1.4% | -49.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |