Explore the Family Name Kyriakopoulos
The meaning of Kyriakopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Kyriakos (see Kyriacou) + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Kyriakopoulos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kyriakopoulos has experienced a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 96,918 in popularity with 174 individuals bearing the name, corresponding to a proportion of 0.06 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had improved to 93,513, with 196 people carrying the name, increasing the proportion to 0.07 per 100k. This represented a 3.51% increase in rank and a 12.64% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #93,513 | 3.51% |
| Count | 174 | 196 | 12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyriakopoulos
On the ethnicity front, the majority of individuals with the surname Kyriakopoulos identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this ethnic group accounted for 91.38% of all Kyriakopoulos', but saw a slight decrease to 90.31% by 2010. People identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 5.17% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the name in either census year, but the 2010 Census showed a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 6.12% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.38% | 90.31% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.17% | 2.55% | -50.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |