Explore the Family Name Katsaros
The meaning of Katsaros
Greek: nickname meaning ‘curly-haired’, ultimately from akanthēros ‘thorny’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Apostolos, Dimitrios, Eleni, Ioannis, Konstantinos, Kyriakos, Stilianos, Vasilis.
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How common is the last name Katsaros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Katsaros" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Katsaros was ranked 40,397 in terms of popularity across all surnames and by 2010, it had climbed up to 39,052, reflecting a rise of 3.33%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during the same period, from 510 to 564, marking an increase of 10.59%. However, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #39,052 | 3.33% |
| Count | 510 | 564 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katsaros
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Katsaros identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.47% to 97.16%. There was a negligible shift in the Hispanic community, increasing from 1.76% to 1.77%. Interestingly, in the year 2000, 1.57% of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, but no such representations were noticed in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 97.16% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.77% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |