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

Ioannidis, 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 Ioannidis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ioannidis in America

Ioannidis is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ioannidis surname appeared 276 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 Ioannidis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ioannidis 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 Ioannidis

The surname Ioannidis originates from Greece and can be traced back to the Byzantine era. It is a patronymic name derived from the Greek name Ioannis, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

In ancient Greek, the suffix "-idis" was added to a name to indicate "son of." Thus, Ioannidis literally means "son of Ioannis." This naming convention was common practice in the Greek-speaking world during the Byzantine period, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century.

The earliest known record of the Ioannidis surname can be found in the archives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, dating back to the 11th century. These records document various individuals with the name, including merchants, clergy, and government officials.

One notable figure in history with the surname Ioannidis was Georgios Ioannidis, a 16th-century scholar and theologian from Crete. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Greek literature and his interpretations of the works of ancient philosophers.

In the 18th century, the Ioannidis family played a significant role in the Greek Revolution against Ottoman rule. Ioannis Ioannidis, born in 1775, was a prominent military leader and strategist who commanded Greek forces in several battles against the Ottoman Empire.

Another historical figure with the Ioannidis surname was Alexandros Ioannidis, a 19th-century Greek poet and playwright. Born in 1820 on the island of Chios, his works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and exploration of Greek mythology and folklore.

During the 20th century, the Ioannidis surname gained further prominence with individuals such as Nikiforos Ioannidis, a renowned Greek archaeologist born in 1910. His excavations and research contributed significantly to the understanding of ancient Greek civilization and its cultural heritage.

Dimitrios Ioannidis, born in 1923, was a respected Greek composer and musician. His compositions, which blended traditional Greek melodies with contemporary influences, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Greece and beyond.

While the Ioannidis surname has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Greek civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ioannidis

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

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

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