2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Daskalos
A Greek surname meaning "teacher" or "instructor".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Daskalos. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daskalos surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Daskalos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daskalos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daskalos
The surname Daskalos originated in Greece and has its roots in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "daskalos," which means "teacher" or "instructor." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the Byzantine era in the 9th century AD.
The name was initially associated with individuals who worked as teachers or held positions in educational institutions. It was prevalent in regions such as Athens, Thessaloniki, and other major urban centers where educational facilities were established.
Records from the Byzantine Empire mention individuals with the surname Daskalos, indicating their involvement in scholarly pursuits or teaching roles. One of the earliest known references is found in a manuscript from the 10th century, which mentions a scholar named Ioannis Daskalos, who taught at the prestigious Patriarchal School in Constantinople.
During the medieval period, the surname Daskalos spread to other parts of the Greek-speaking world, including the Ionian Islands and parts of Asia Minor. It was carried by families who migrated or established themselves in new regions, often continuing their involvement in the field of education.
Notable individuals with the surname Daskalos throughout history include Konstantinos Daskalos (1480-1533), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua in Italy. Another prominent figure was Georgios Daskalos (1570-1638), a Greek Orthodox cleric and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Crete.
In the 19th century, a famous bearer of the surname was Konstantinos Daskalos (1825-1893), a Greek poet and writer who made significant contributions to modern Greek literature. His works explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence from Ottoman rule.
During the 20th century, Dimitrios Daskalos (1912-1998) gained recognition as a renowned Greek composer and musician. He composed numerous orchestral works, operas, and film scores, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Greece.
The surname Daskalos has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academics, writers, artists, and professionals who have made notable contributions to their respective fields. Despite its origins in education, the name has transcended its initial meaning and become a part of the rich tapestry of Greek surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daskalos
Among Census respondents with the surname Daskalos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Daskalos bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daskalos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daskalos
Daskalos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+18 bearers (+16.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,551 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-12 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,822 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+16.4%) | Up 7,551 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 12,822 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daskalos surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #145,028 | -9.7% |
| Count | 128 | 116 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daskalos bearers went from 128 to 116 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 12,822 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,028.
FAQ
Daskalos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daskalos?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Daskalos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Daskalos?
Daskalos ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Daskalos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Daskalos.
Has Daskalos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daskalos went from 128 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Daskalos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daskalos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daskalos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daskalos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daskalos (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daskalos mean?
A Greek surname meaning "teacher" or "instructor". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daskalos (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Daskalos?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.