Explore the Family Name Pantelides
The meaning of Pantelides
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Pantelis. The suffix -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’, is classical, and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace.
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How common is the last name Pantelides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pantelides saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 109,915 in terms of prevalence but by 2010, it had fallen to the 133,863 position, indicating a decline of approximately 21.79%. The count of individuals bearing the surname followed a similar trend, falling from 149 in 2000 to 126 in 2010, a drop of about 15.44%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Pantelides per 100,000 dropped by 33.33%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #133,863 | -21.79% |
| Count | 149 | 126 | -15.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pantelides
As for ethnicity, the Pantelides name was primarily associated with individuals who identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.20%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 3.36% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010, marking an increase of 18.15%. No significant changes were recorded among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.44% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 3.97% | 18.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |