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

Karos, 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 Karos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karos in America

Karos is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karos surname appeared 185 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 Karos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karos 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 Karos

The surname Karos has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Greek word "karos," meaning "slumber" or "sleep." This name likely originated as a nickname or moniker for someone who had a tendency to sleep excessively or was known for their drowsiness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Karos surname can be found in historical documents from the island of Crete, where it was commonly used among local families. The name also appears in various records from the Greek mainland, particularly in the regions of Peloponnese and Thessaly.

In the 17th century, the Karos surname gained prominence in the city of Athens, where several notable individuals bore this name. One such example is Dimitrios Karos, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1620 to 1692. He was known for his contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and support for educational institutions.

Another historical figure with the Karos surname was Ioannis Karos, a Greek scholar and philosopher who lived from 1756 to 1824. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics, and his works were widely circulated throughout the Greek-speaking world.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), the Karos name was associated with several notable military figures. Konstantinos Karos (1792-1867) was a distinguished officer who played a crucial role in several battles against the Ottoman forces.

In the 20th century, the Karos surname gained international recognition through the works of Nikos Karos, a celebrated Greek poet and writer who lived from 1905 to 1986. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, loss, and national identity, earned him numerous literary accolades and a lasting legacy in Greek literature.

While the Karos surname originated in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Greek nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karos

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

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

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