2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Karadimas
Greek surname meaning "son of Karadimos" or "from the town of Karadima."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Karadimas. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Karadimas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Karadimas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Karadimas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Karadimas
The surname Karadimas originated from Greece in the early 19th century. It is derived from the Greek words "karapoulios" and "dimas," which translate to "acorn" and "person," respectively. This name was likely given to someone who lived near an oak tree or who had a connection to the acorn trade.
The earliest recorded use of the name Karadimas dates back to 1823, when it appeared in a census record from the village of Kastoria in northern Greece. During this time, Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire, and many Greek surnames were influenced by Turkish and other cultural influences.
In the late 19th century, the name Karadimas began to appear in records from other regions of Greece, including Athens and the island of Crete. This suggests that people with this surname likely migrated to different parts of the country during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Karadimas was Alexandros Karadimas, born in 1845 in the village of Kastoria. He was a farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.
Another notable bearer of the Karadimas name was Eleni Karadimas, born in 1872 in Athens. She was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Greece during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the early 20th century, the name Karadimas appeared in historical records from other parts of the world, likely due to Greek immigration. For example, Yiorgos Karadimas, born in 1901 in Thessaloniki, Greece, later immigrated to the United States and worked as a merchant in New York City.
Another notable individual with the Karadimas surname was Nikos Karadimas, born in 1923 in Crete. He was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by Greek mythology and culture.
Finally, Ioannis Karadimas, born in 1947 in Athens, was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1990s.
While the surname Karadimas may not be as common as some other Greek surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Karadimas
Among Census respondents with the surname Karadimas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Karadimas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Karadimas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Karadimas
Karadimas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+19 bearers (+18.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,562 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-18 bearers (-14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.3%) | Up 9,562 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.6%) | Down 16,540 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Karadimas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #152,989 | -12.1% |
| Count | 123 | 105 | -14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Karadimas bearers went from 123 to 105 (-14.6% change). The surname moved down 16,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #152,989.
FAQ
Karadimas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Karadimas?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Karadimas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Karadimas?
Karadimas ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Karadimas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Karadimas.
Has Karadimas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Karadimas went from 123 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Karadimas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Karadimas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Karadimas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Karadimas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Karadimas (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Karadimas mean?
Greek surname meaning "son of Karadimos" or "from the town of Karadima." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Karadimas (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Karadimas?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Karadimas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.