Explore the Family Name Nikitas
The meaning of Nikitas
Greek: 1. from the personal name Nikitas, classical Greek Nikētas, a derivative of nikān ‘to conquer’. This name was popular among early Christians as an allusion to Christ’s victory over death, and was borne by several saints, including a 4th-century converted Ostrogoth and a 5th-century missionary to Dacia. Both have a more active cult in the Orthodox Church than the Roman Catholic. 2. possibly also a shortened form of any of patronymics derived from the personal name Nikitas (see 1 above), e.g. Nikitakis. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Dimitrios, Rigas, Stavroula.
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How common is the last name Nikitas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nikitas has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931 and by 2010, it had moved up to 72,568, marking a change of 1.84%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period. In 2000, there were around 244 people with the surname Nikitas and by 2010, this figure had risen to 268, indicating an increase of 9.84%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #72,568 | 1.84% |
| Count | 244 | 268 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nikitas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nikitas also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 93.44% in 2000 to 90.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.87% in 2000 to 6.34% in 2010, marking a change of 120.91%. There was also a minor increase in the group identifying as having two or more races, from 2.87% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 90.3% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 6.34% | 120.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 2.99% | 4.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |