Explore the Family Name Stavropoulos
The meaning of Stavropoulos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Stavros + the ending -poulos (from Latin pullus ‘nestling, chick’), which occurs chiefly in the Peloponnese. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spiros, Athanasios, Demetrios, Eleni, Ioannis, Panagiotis, Stavros, Andreas, Aphrodite, Christos, Costas, Dimitris.
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How common is the last name Stavropoulos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stavropoulos saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,614th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 28,998th spot, marking a 5.28% increase in rank. Additionally, the number of people with this surname increased from 719 in 2000 to 819 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 13.91%. The proportion of people named Stavropoulos per 100,000 individuals also rose slightly from 0.27 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #28,998 | 5.28% |
| Count | 719 | 819 | 13.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stavropoulos
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Stavropoulos surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 95.55% and 95.60% respectively. There was a slight increase of 57.14% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, moving from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 36.80%, from 1.25% to 1.71%. However, there was a decrease of 35.89% in the number of people identifying as two or more races, dropping from 2.09% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. No changes were observed in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories as they remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.6% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.71% | 36.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.34% | -35.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.1% | 57.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |