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

Eros, 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 Eros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eros in America

Eros is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eros surname appeared 266 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 Eros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eros 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 Eros

The surname EROS is of Greek origin, deriving from the Greek word "Eros," which means "love" or "desire." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where Eros was the god of love and attraction.

In ancient Greece, Eros was often depicted as a winged youth carrying a bow and arrow, symbolizing the powerful and sometimes unpredictable nature of love and desire. The name EROS was likely adopted as a surname by individuals or families who wished to associate themselves with the mythological figure or the concept of love and passion.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname EROS can be found in historical documents dating back to the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Greek-speaking world from the 4th to the 15th century AD. During this period, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Eros," "Erotes," and "Erotis."

One notable individual with the surname EROS was Konstantinos Eros, a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his writings on Aristotelian philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the centuries passed, the surname EROS spread to other regions influenced by Greek culture and language, including parts of modern-day Turkey and the Balkans. In the 18th and 19th centuries, individuals bearing the name EROS can be found in historical records from cities like Thessaloniki and Istanbul.

Another notable figure with the surname EROS was Konstantinos Eros, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. He was a prominent military leader and played a crucial role in several battles, ultimately contributing to the establishment of the modern Greek state.

In more recent history, the surname EROS has been carried by individuals such as Dimitrios Eros, a Greek painter and sculptor who lived from 1890 to 1974, and Alexandros Eros, a Greek poet and writer who was active in the mid-20th century.

While the surname EROS is relatively uncommon, it continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Greek descent or those with cultural ties to the Greek-speaking world. Its connection to the mythological figure of Eros and the concept of love and desire has endured, making it a unique and iconic surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eros

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

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

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