Explore the Family Name Mitropoulos
The meaning of Mitropoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Mitros + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese. Compare Metropoulos.
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How common is the last name Mitropoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mitropoulos has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it held rank 85643 and by 2010, it had dropped to 86314, indicating a -0.78 change. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 203 to 216 during the same period, a rise of 6.4%. The proportion per 100k people showed a downward trend, decreasing by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #86,314 | -0.78% |
| Count | 203 | 216 | 6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitropoulos
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mitropoulos, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority are White, registering an increase from 92.12% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. There was no reported change among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Regarding those identifying as two or more races, there was a significant drop from 6.40% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. Interestingly, the surname started appearing among the Hispanic population in 2010, accounting for 6.02%, while there were still no records of it among the Black population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 92.59% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |