2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dimitrakopoulos
A Greek surname indicating someone from Dimitrako village or a descendant of a man named Dimitrakos.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Dimitrakopoulos. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dimitrakopoulos 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Dimitrakopoulos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimitrakopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dimitrakopoulos
The surname Dimitrakopoulos is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era. It is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Dimitrakos." Dimitrakos itself is a diminutive form of the given name Dimitrios, which is derived from the Greek name Demetrius.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Dimitrakopoulos can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, particularly in regions such as the Peloponnese and the Greek islands. During this time, the use of surnames became more prevalent, and patronymics like Dimitrakopoulos were commonly adopted.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Dimitrakopoulos was Georgios Dimitrakopoulos, a scholar and scribe who lived in the 15th century. His work included transcribing and preserving important historical and literary texts, contributing to the preservation of Greek cultural heritage during the Byzantine period.
In the 16th century, the name Dimitrakopoulos appeared in various records from the Cycladic islands, particularly on the island of Naxos. This suggests that the name may have been prevalent among Greek families residing in these regions.
During the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Dimitrakopoulos was Konstantinos Dimitrakopoulos, a merchant and ship owner from the island of Hydra. He played a significant role in the Greek maritime trade and contributed to the economic prosperity of the island.
Another notable individual with the surname Dimitrakopoulos was Ioannis Dimitrakopoulos, a Greek revolutionary who fought in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. He participated in several battles and played a crucial role in the struggle for Greek independence.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Dimitrakopoulos was associated with several writers and intellectuals. One such individual was Panagiotis Dimitrakopoulos, a renowned poet and translator who lived from 1870 to 1942. His works were influential in shaping modern Greek literature.
Throughout history, the surname Dimitrakopoulos has been closely tied to Greek culture and heritage, reflecting its origins and the various regions where it has been prevalent. While the name has evolved over time, it remains a proud representation of Greek ancestry and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dimitrakopoulos
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimitrakopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dimitrakopoulos 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 Dimitrakopoulos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dimitrakopoulos
Dimitrakopoulos appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 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 Dimitrakopoulos 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 | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dimitrakopoulos bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Dimitrakopoulos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dimitrakopoulos?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Dimitrakopoulos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Dimitrakopoulos?
Dimitrakopoulos ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Dimitrakopoulos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Dimitrakopoulos.
Has Dimitrakopoulos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dimitrakopoulos went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Dimitrakopoulos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimitrakopoulos, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Dimitrakopoulos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dimitrakopoulos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Dimitrakopoulos (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 Dimitrakopoulos mean?
A Greek surname indicating someone from Dimitrako village or a descendant of a man named Dimitrakos. 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 Dimitrakopoulos (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 Americans have the surname Dimitrakopoulos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.