Explore the Family Name Papanikolaou
The meaning of Papanikolaou
Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the status name Papanikolaos ‘Nicholas the priest’, from papas ‘priest’ (see Papas) + the personal name Nikolaos (see Nicholas).
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How common is the last name Papanikolaou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Papanikolaou has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 85,357th position, an increase of 4.28%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period from 193 to 219, marking a 13.47% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #85,357 | 4.28% |
| Count | 193 | 219 | 13.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papanikolaou
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Papanikolaou identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 92.23% in 2000 to 93.15% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, a change of 58.69%. Meanwhile, those identifying as part of two or more races dropped from 4.66% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either 0 or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 93.15% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.11% | 58.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |