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

Drakos, 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 Drakos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drakos in America

Drakos is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drakos surname appeared 337 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 Drakos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drakos 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 Drakos

The surname Drakos has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "drakos," which means "dragon" or "serpent." The name may have been given to an individual with a fierce or dragon-like personality or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Drakos can be found in Byzantine manuscripts from the 11th century, where it appeared as a variant spelling, "Drakón." This suggests that the name had already established itself in Greek society during the medieval era.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Theodoros Drakos was mentioned in several historical records as a military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire's invasion of Greece. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and may have contributed to the spread of the surname among his descendants.

During the Renaissance period, a notable scholar and poet named Georgios Drakos (1453-1521) gained recognition for his works on classical Greek literature. His writings and teachings played a significant role in reviving interest in ancient Greek culture and philosophy.

In the 18th century, a Greek merchant named Ioannis Drakos (1715-1789) established a successful trading business in the Mediterranean region. His entrepreneurial ventures and economic influence helped elevate the family's status and spread the surname across different regions.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Drakos was Konstantinos Drakos (1813-1892), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the 19th century. His contributions to Greece's international relations and diplomacy left a lasting impact on the country's history.

The Drakos surname has also been associated with several place names in Greece, such as the village of Drakos in the region of Argolis and the island of Drakos in the Ionian Sea. These place names may have derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the deep-rooted connections between the name and the Greek territory.

Throughout history, the surname Drakos has been carried by various individuals who have left their mark in diverse fields, ranging from military leadership and scholarship to politics and commerce. Its Greek origins and associations with concepts like strength and wisdom have contributed to its enduring presence and significance within Greek culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drakos

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

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

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