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

Apollon, 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 Apollon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apollon in America

Apollon is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apollon surname appeared 468 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 Apollon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apollon 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 Apollon

The surname "APOLLON" originates from Ancient Greece, dating back to the Classical period. It is derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo, who was associated with the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy. The earliest known reference to the name dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was recorded in ancient Greek manuscripts and inscriptions.

In the Byzantine era, the name "APOLLON" was commonly used as a personal name, particularly among the aristocracy and intellectual classes. During this period, the name was sometimes anglicized to "Apollonius" or "Apollonides" in regions under Byzantine influence.

The surname "APOLLON" first appears in historical records in the late 12th century, when it was mentioned in a document from the island of Crete. This document recorded the names of landowners and their properties, suggesting that the "APOLLON" family may have held land or property on the island at that time.

In the 14th century, the "APOLLON" surname was recorded in the archives of the Republic of Venice, which ruled over parts of Greece and the Aegean islands. This indicates that the family may have had ties to the Venetian-controlled territories or had business dealings with the Venetian merchants.

One notable figure with the surname "APOLLON" was Petros Apollon, a Greek scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Renaissance Italy and wrote several works on philosophy and theology.

Another individual of historical significance was Georgios Apollon, a Greek military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century (c. 1790-1860). He was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Ottoman forces.

In the late 19th century, Nikolaos Apollon (1835-1912) was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1899 to 1901 and played a significant role in the country's foreign affairs during that period.

The "APOLLON" surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. Konstantinos Apollon (1880-1945) was a Greek poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the literary scene of his time.

Another noteworthy figure was Sophia Apollon (1905-1985), a Greek sculptor and artist who worked extensively in bronze and marble. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Greece and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apollon

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

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 Apollon 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 Apollon 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 Apollon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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