Explore the Family Name Pantazis
The meaning of Pantazis
Greek: from the personal name Pantazis meaning ‘may you live for ever’, from panta ‘always’ + zis ‘may you live’ (an inflected form of the verb zein ‘to live’), a protective name given to ward off infant mortality. Or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name, e.g. Pantazopoulos. Compare Pantages.
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How common is the last name Pantazis in the United States?
The surname Pantazis, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 63,297 in 2000 to 59,901 in 2010, marking a 5.37% increase. The census count for people with this surname also grew by 14.24%, from 295 in 2000 to 337 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the name Pantazis per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #59,901 | 5.37% |
| Count | 295 | 337 | 14.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pantazis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for Pantazis revealed certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.93% identified as White, which slightly dropped to 93.47% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.37% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both years. Interestingly, the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, reported a 4.15% share in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 93.47% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.78% | -24.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |