Explore the Family Name Karagiannis
The meaning of Karagiannis
Greek: nickname meaning ‘Black John’, composed of Turkish kara ‘black’ (see Karas) and the personal name Giannis, a vernacular form of Iōannēs (see John).
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How common is the last name Karagiannis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karagiannis has seen a slight dip in popularity over time. The ranking of the surname dropped by 1.8 percent from rank 54,020 to 54,990 between the years 2000 and 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 4.47 percent, from 358 to 374 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,990 | -1.8% |
| Count | 358 | 374 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karagiannis
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karagiannis. In the year 2000, approximately 94.97 percent identified as White, while by 2010, that percentage decreased slightly to 93.85 percent. A small increase was noted in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.96 percent in 2000 to 4.01 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of two or more races was reported in 2000 at 2.23 percent but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.85% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.01% | 104.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |