Explore the Family Name Patros
The meaning of Patros
1. Greek: from a genitive form of patēr ‘father’. 2. American shortened form of Greek Patrinos (see Patras), and probably also an altered (and shortened) form of the surname Petros and its derivatives. 3. Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Pāṭrōs, Syriac form of Peter.
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How common is the last name Patros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Patros has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it ranked 104,257 but rose to 102,688 by 2010, reflecting a change of 1.5 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 159 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 10.06 percent. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Patros per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #102,688 | 1.5% |
| Count | 159 | 175 | 10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patros
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Patros identify as White. In 2000, approximately 93.71 percent identified as such, and this number increased to 97.14 percent by 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, no individuals reported identifying with two or more races in either year. It's worth noting that a small percentage identified as Black by 2010, while none did so in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 97.14% | 3.66% |
| 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% |