Explore the Family Name Papoutsis
The meaning of Papoutsis
Greek: occupational name for a shoemaker, papoutsis, a derivative of papoutsi ‘shoe’, a word of Turkish and ultimately Persian origin. Compare Shoemaker.
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How common is the last name Papoutsis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Papoutsis ranked 108,734 in popularity in the year 2000 and slid to 110,286 by 2010, a decrease of 1.43%. The actual count of individuals with this last name rose slightly from 151 in 2000 to 160 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.96%. However, when considering the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #110,286 | -1.43% |
| Count | 151 | 160 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papoutsis
In terms of ethnicity, data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Papoutsis identified as White in both 2000 (96.03%) and 2010 (96.88%), indicating a slight increase of 0.89% over the decade. No significant representation from other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted. Furthermore, no change was observed in the category of "Two or more races" between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.88% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |