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

Kallos, 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 Kallos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kallos in America

Kallos is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kallos surname appeared 125 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 Kallos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kallos 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 Kallos

The surname Kallos is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "kallos," which means "beauty" or "beautiful." The name is believed to have originated in ancient Greece during the classical period, likely as a descriptive name or nickname for someone who was exceptionally attractive or possessed physical beauty.

The earliest known written record of the name Kallos can be found in ancient Greek literature and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. In ancient Athens, there were several notable individuals who bore this surname, such as Kallos of Rhodes, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 1st century BC and was renowned for his exquisite marble statues.

During the Byzantine era, from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the surname Kallos continued to be used in various parts of the Greek-speaking world, particularly in areas like Thessaloniki, Athens, and the islands of the Aegean Sea. One notable figure from this period was Theodoros Kallos, a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century.

As the Greek diaspora spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region, the surname Kallos was carried to various parts of the world. In the 17th and 18th centuries, there were records of individuals with the surname Kallos living in regions such as Italy, where they may have settled during the Renaissance period.

One notable individual from this time was Georgios Kallos, a Greek merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the late 17th century. His journals and accounts of his travels provide valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchange during that era.

In the 19th century, the surname Kallos gained prominence in Greece during the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Panagiotis Kallos, a Greek military officer and revolutionary who fought bravely in various battles against the Ottomans and played a crucial role in the struggle for Greek independence.

Another significant individual with the surname Kallos was Eleni Kallos, a Greek poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Her works, which celebrated Greek culture and traditions, were widely acclaimed and helped to shape the literary landscape of modern Greece.

As the 20th century unfolded, the Kallos surname continued to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Greek communities and among individuals of Greek descent. One notable figure was Nikolas Kallos, a Greek-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his contemporary works inspired by ancient Greek themes and motifs.

While the surname Kallos is not among the most common Greek surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Greek ideals of beauty and aesthetic appreciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kallos

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

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

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