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

Ideus, 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 Ideus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ideus in America

Ideus is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ideus surname appeared 218 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 Ideus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ideus 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 Ideus

The surname IDEUS is believed to have originated in Greece during the Byzantine era. It is likely derived from the Greek word "idios," meaning "one's own" or "personal." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was self-reliant or independent.

The earliest recorded instances of the IDEUS surname date back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various Byzantine manuscripts and records. Some historians believe that the name may have been associated with a prominent family or clan during this period, although concrete evidence is scarce.

One notable historical figure with the IDEUS surname was Georgios Ideus, a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and his writings were influential in the intellectual circles of the time.

In the 14th century, the IDEUS name appeared in records from the island of Crete, which was under Venetian rule at the time. This suggests that the name may have spread from the Byzantine Empire to other areas of the Mediterranean region.

During the Renaissance, a prominent Italian painter named Matteo Ideus (1470-1528) gained recognition for his frescoes and religious works. He was born in Venice but spent much of his career working in various cities across Italy.

Another notable bearer of the IDEUS surname was Petros Ideus (1610-1678), a Greek Orthodox clergyman and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Alexandria in the 17th century. He was known for his efforts to preserve and promote Greek language and culture during the Ottoman era.

In the 19th century, a Greek politician and diplomat named Ioannis Ideus (1820-1892) played a significant role in the struggle for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. He served as a minister and ambassador for the newly formed Greek state.

Over the centuries, the IDEUS surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Ideus, Ydeus, and Idaeus, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where it was found. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in its Greek heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ideus

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ideus, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!