Explore the Family Name Panagiotou
The meaning of Panagiotou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Panagiotis (see Panagos). Compare Panayiotou.
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How common is the last name Panagiotou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panagiotou has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 102,173rd most popular surname, with 163 individuals carrying this name. A decade later, in 2010, it moved up to become the 99,845th most popular surname in the USA, representing a growth of 2.28%. The count of individuals with the surname Panagiotou also increased by 11.04% over this period, reaching 181 people in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #99,845 | 2.28% |
| Count | 163 | 181 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panagiotou
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Panagiotou is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.48% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 95.03% by 2010. During this period, there's also been a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with this surname, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 4.29% to 0%. There were no Panagiotou individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.03% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |