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

Katris, 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 Katris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katris in America

Katris is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katris surname appeared 197 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 Katris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katris 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 Katris

The surname Katris has its origins in Greece, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "katros," meaning "mirror" or "reflection." The name was initially associated with families residing in the Peloponnese region, particularly in the areas around the ancient city of Sparta.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Katris name appears in a document from the archives of the Byzantine Empire, dated around 1450. This document mentions a certain Nikolaos Katris, a merchant who traded goods between the Greek islands and the mainland.

In the 16th century, the Katris name gained prominence when a family of that name settled in the village of Kalamata, located in the southern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The village was known for its production of olives and olive oil, and the Katris family played a significant role in the local economy.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), several members of the Katris family fought against the Ottoman Empire. Notably, Georgios Katris (1790-1864) served as a captain in the Greek revolutionary forces and participated in several battles, including the Siege of Tripolitsa.

Another notable figure bearing the Katris name was Konstantinos Katris (1823-1897), a renowned Greek painter who studied in Italy and gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology and history. His paintings can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Greece.

In the late 19th century, a branch of the Katris family emigrated to the United States, settling in the city of Chicago. One of the earliest recorded Katris individuals in America was Ioannis Katris (1865-1932), who established a successful import-export business dealing in Greek products.

Throughout the 20th century, the Katris surname continued to be represented in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Notable individuals include:

1. Dimitrios Katris (1912-1998), a Greek philosopher and professor at the University of Athens.
2. Eleni Katris (1928-2010), a prominent Greek actress who appeared in numerous films and theater productions.
3. Alexandros Katris (1949-present), a Greek politician who served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament for several terms.
4. Evangelia Katris (1962-present), a Greek-American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.
5. Nikos Katris (1980-present), a Greek-American artist known for his multimedia installations and experimental performances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katris

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

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

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