Explore the Family Name Kostakis
The meaning of Kostakis
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Kostas + the diminutive suffix -akis, which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete, where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Kostakis in the United States?
The surname Kostakis, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 81,700 and by 2010, its rank had improved to 78,821—an increase of 3.52%. The count also increased from 215 people with the surname in 2000 to 242 people in 2010, a rise by 12.56%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08 between the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #78,821 | 3.52% |
| Count | 215 | 242 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostakis
Regarding the distribution of ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Kostakis, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.95% in 2000 to 92.15% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.33% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010—a change of 183.69%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races fell to zero by 2010, having been 2.79% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.15% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 6.61% | 183.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |