Explore the Family Name Pateras
The meaning of Pateras
Greek: from the medieval and modern Greek vocabulary word pateras ‘father’ or ‘priest’, classical Greek patēr, perhaps a nickname for the son of a priest (Greek Orthodox priests, unlike their Roman Catholic counterparts, were allowed to marry and have children) or for someone thought to resemble a priest. Compare Patera 3.
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How common is the last name Pateras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pateras has shown a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 135,837 in 2000, it dropped to 143,149 by 2010, reflecting a -5.38% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 114 to 116 during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #143,149 | -5.38% |
| Count | 114 | 116 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pateras
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pateras identify as White. In 2000, 96.49% of Pateras were White, increasing slightly to 97.41% in 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 97.41% | 0.95% |
| 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% |