Explore the Family Name Vasilakos
The meaning of Vasilakos
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Vasili(o)s, from classical Greek Basileios ‘royal’ (see Basil), + the suffix -akos, which is particularly associated with the Mani Peninsula in southwestern Peloponnese.
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How common is the last name Vasilakos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vasilakos has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164 with 243 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, even though the count remained unchanged at 243, the rank had dropped to 78,567, marking a change of -5.94. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by 11.11 during this period, indicating that the name became somewhat less common in the larger population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #78,567 | -5.94% |
| Count | 243 | 243 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasilakos
The ethnic identity associated with the Vasilakos surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, although there's been a slight decrease from 96.71% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.47% to 3.70%, an increase of nearly 50%. There were no reported changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.47% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.7% | 49.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |