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

Drossos, 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 Drossos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drossos in America

Drossos is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drossos surname appeared 214 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 Drossos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drossos 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 Drossos

The surname Drossos is of Greek origin, originating from the Greek word "drossos" which means "dew" or "moisture." The name is believed to have its roots in the region of Macedonia, Greece, and was likely first used as a descriptive name referring to someone who lived near a dew-laden or moist area.

Historical records indicate that the Drossos surname can be traced back to the Byzantine era, with mentions of individuals bearing this name found in various manuscripts and documents from that time period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drossos appears in a land registry document from the 13th century, where a person named Georgios Drossos is listed as owning property near the town of Serres in the region of Central Macedonia.

During the Ottoman rule of Greece, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the Drossos surname continued to be prevalent among Greek families in the regions of Macedonia and Thrace. Several notable individuals with the Drossos surname emerged during this period, including Ioannis Drossos (1732-1811), a Greek merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in his hometown of Melnik, in what is now North Macedonia.

In the 19th century, the Drossos surname gained further prominence with the birth of Konstantinos Drossos (1840-1923), a Greek philosopher, writer, and educator who played a significant role in the Greek literary renaissance of the time. Konstantinos Drossos authored numerous works on philosophy, literature, and education, and his contributions to Greek intellectual life earned him widespread recognition and respect.

Another notable figure with the Drossos surname was Eleni Drossos (1871-1944), a pioneering Greek feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. Eleni Drossos founded several organizations dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of Greek women.

In more recent history, the Drossos surname has been carried by individuals such as Dimitrios Drossos (1923-2007), a Greek actor and director who made significant contributions to the Greek theater scene in the latter half of the 20th century. Dimitrios Drossos was renowned for his versatility and his ability to bring complex characters to life on stage.

Overall, the surname Drossos has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, from merchants and philanthropists to intellectuals, activists, and artists. While the name originated in the region of Macedonia, it has since spread throughout Greece and beyond, carrying with it a strong connection to the country's cultural heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drossos

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

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

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