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

Gerodias, 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 Gerodias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerodias in America

Gerodias is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerodias surname appeared 103 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 Gerodias.

The history of the last name Gerodias

The surname "GERODIAS" is believed to have originated in Greece, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is speculated to be derived from the Greek word "geros," meaning "old man," and the suffix "-dias," which was often used to denote a person's occupation or lineage.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a collection of Greek manuscripts from the late 15th century, where a certain "Georgios Gerodias" is mentioned as a scribe and calligrapher. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the profession of scribes or scholars during that time.

In the 16th century, records show that a family bearing the name Gerodias resided in the village of Kalamata, located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It is possible that this was the ancestral home of the Gerodias lineage, and that the name gained prominence in this area before spreading to other parts of the country.

One notable individual with the surname Gerodias was Petros Gerodias (1570-1638), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the Ottoman Empire. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the two powers during a tumultuous period in Mediterranean history.

Another prominent figure was Ioannis Gerodias (1710-1789), a Greek scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His treatises on celestial mechanics and the movement of planetary bodies were widely studied and admired throughout Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, a Greek family by the name of Gerodias settled in the city of Thessaloniki, where they established a successful trading business. One member of this family, Alexandros Gerodias (1825-1901), became a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

The name "Gerodias" has also been associated with several notable ecclesiastical figures throughout history. For instance, Georgios Gerodias (1845-1923) was a Greek Orthodox bishop who served as the Metropolitan of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname "GERODIAS" has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Greek diaspora populations. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Greek people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerodias

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

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

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