Explore the Family Name Mihalopoulos
The meaning of Mihalopoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Mihalis, a variant of Michalis (see Michael). See also Michalopoulos.
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How common is the last name Mihalopoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mihalopoulos has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 100,663 but fell to 105,079 in 2010, indicating a decline of 4.39%. However, this didn't reflect a decrease in the overall number of people with this surname. On the contrary, the count increased from 166 in 2000 to 170 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.41%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.06 over both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #105,079 | -4.39% |
| Count | 166 | 170 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihalopoulos
The ethnic identity of the surname Mihalopoulos also saw some changes in the same time period. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 96.39% of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 91.76% in 2010, marking a change of -4.80%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at 0.00%. Interestingly, the census began recording a Hispanic presence within the Mihalopoulos name bearers by 2010, accounting for 5.29% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 91.76% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.29% | 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% |