Explore the Family Name Xanthos
The meaning of Xanthos
Greek: nickname for a fair-haired man, from xanthos ‘yellow, blond’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Xanthos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Xanthos saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up from rank 91,801 to 91,625 during this period, a change of about 0.19%. The total count of individuals with this last name also rose from 186 in 2000 to 201 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 8.06%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no significant change, remaining at 0.07 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #91,625 | 0.19% |
| Count | 186 | 201 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xanthos
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Xanthos identify as White. In 2000, about 96.24% identified as such, slightly declining to 95.52% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.75%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.52% | -0.75% |
| 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% |