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

Karatzas, 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 Karatzas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karatzas in America

Karatzas is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karatzas surname appeared 148 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 Karatzas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karatzas 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 Karatzas

The surname Karatzas originates from Greece and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Greek word "karatza," which means "small ship" or "boat," suggesting that the name may have been associated with seafarers or those living near the coast.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Karatzas can be found in the archives of the Greek island of Crete, where it appears in a document dated 1472. This suggests that the name may have its roots in the Cretan region, possibly originating from a specific village or town.

In the 16th century, the name Karatzas appeared in several maritime records and logbooks, indicating that individuals with this surname were involved in maritime activities, likely as sailors, fishermen, or traders. This further reinforces the connection between the name and seafaring traditions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Karatzas family played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. Notable figures from this period include Konstantinos Karatzas (1782-1826), a military leader and member of the Filiki Eteria, a secret revolutionary society that played a crucial role in the uprising.

Another prominent individual with the surname Karatzas was Ioannis Karatzas (1810-1890), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and represented Greece in various international negotiations during the mid-19th century.

In the 20th century, Georgios Karatzas (1914-1992) gained recognition as a renowned Greek artist and sculptor, known for his contributions to the development of modern Greek art. His works can be found in numerous museums and galleries across Greece and beyond.

Additionally, the name Karatzas has been associated with various place names in Greece, such as the village of Karatza in the Peloponnese region, further solidifying its geographic roots and historical significance within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karatzas

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

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

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