Find out how popular the last name Akines is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Akines.

Akines, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Akines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akines in America

Akines is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akines surname appeared 257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Akines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akines to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Akines

The surname Akines has its origins traced back to the region of Akenes in central Greece, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "akines," meaning "immovable" or "steadfast," suggesting a connection to the resilient nature of the people from this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akines can be found in a document from the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, dated 1487, where a certain Nikos Akines is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Akenes.

During the Byzantine era, the Akines family played a significant role in the local governance of the region. Historical records indicate that in the early 16th century, Dimitrios Akines served as a magistrate in the town of Akenes, known for his fair and impartial judgments.

In the 17th century, the name Akines gained prominence with the rise of a prominent merchant family based in the port city of Thessaloniki. Georgios Akines (1602-1678), a successful trader in textiles and spices, was renowned for his business acumen and philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

As the Akines family expanded and members migrated to other parts of Greece and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Akinis, Akineos, and Akineides. One notable figure was Konstantinos Akineides (1756-1832), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Athens and authored several influential works on ancient Greek philosophy.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name Akines is associated with Panagiotis Akines (1832-1903), a celebrated Greek poet and playwright whose works were instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.

Throughout history, the Akines surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, artists, intellectuals, and professionals, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Greek culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akines

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Akines.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Akines was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Akines has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Akines was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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