Explore the Family Name Panagakis
The meaning of Panagakis
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Panagos + the diminutive suffix -akis, which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete, where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Panagakis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Panagakis has moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 100,194, and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 94,311, demonstrating a 5.87% increase in its popularity. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname also expanded, up by 16.17% from 167 people in 2000 to 194 in 2010. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people increased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #94,311 | 5.87% |
| Count | 167 | 194 | 16.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panagakis
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Panagakis surname identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in this category from 91.02% to 93.30%, indicating a 2.50% change. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a new appearance, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. However, the percentage representing two or more races decreased from 6.59% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.02% | 93.3% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |