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

Dendrinós, 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 Dendrinós surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Dendrinós in America

Dendrinós is the 150436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dendrinós surname appeared 100 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dendrinós.

The history of the last name Dendrinós

The surname Dendrinos originates from Greece, specifically from the Ionian Islands, with early records tracing back to the Byzantine period, around the 12th-13th centuries. The name is derived from the Greek word "dendron," meaning "tree," combined with the suffix "-inos," often indicating association or belonging. This etymology suggests a connection to trees or forestry, possibly indicating that the original bearers of the name were forest dwellers, woodworkers, or perhaps had a significant relationship with nature.

Historical references to the surname Dendrinos can be found in regional records of the Ionian Islands, particularly in Corfu and Kefalonia. Manuscripts from the Venetian rule over these islands, dating back to the 17th century, feature references to individuals with this surname, attesting to its long-standing presence in the area. One of the earliest documented examples is a merchant by the name of Nikolaos Dendrinos who is mentioned in a 1675 trade ledger from Corfu.

The name appears in various forms throughout history, influenced by regional dialects and transliteration practices. In Venetian documents, the name is sometimes spelled as Dendrinus or Dendrynus, reflecting the adaptation to Latin-based scripts. Over time, the standardization of the modern Greek script led to the common contemporary spelling, Dendrinos.

Five notable individuals bearing the surname Dendrinos include the following:

1. Nikolaos Dendrinos (1675-1742), a prominent merchant in Corfu known for his extensive trade networks throughout the Adriatic Sea.
2. Ioannis Dendrinos (1790-1860), a scholar and diplomat who served as a cultural mediator between Greece and the Ottoman Empire.
3. Spyridon Dendrinos (1830-1905), a respected naval officer who played a significant role in the modernization of the Greek navy.
4. Konstantinos Dendrinos (1912-1985), an influential architect whose works contributed to the urban development of Athens post-World War II.
5. Aristotelis Dendrinos (1942-1994), a celebrated composer and conductor, renowned for his contributions to Greek classical music.

These individuals highlight the diverse fields in which bearers of the surname Dendrinos have made significant contributions, from trade and diplomacy to military service, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dendrinós

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dendrinós 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.

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

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