Explore the Family Name Metropoulos
The meaning of Metropoulos
Greek: variant of Mitropoulos, found chiefly in North America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Metropoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Metropoulos experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,691 in prevalence and slipped to 86,981 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.19%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 212 to 214 during this same period. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, when considered as a proportion of every 100,000 people, the presence of the Metropoulos surname dropped by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #86,981 | -5.19% |
| Count | 212 | 214 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metropoulos
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Metropoulos surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.7% of those with the Metropoulos surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.79% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a new appearance in the 2010 census, with 2.8% of individuals with the Metropoulos name identifying as Hispanic, a category which had previously recorded no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.79% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |