2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Katsigiannis
A Greek surname derived from the root "katsigi," meaning goat or goatherd.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Katsigiannis. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Katsigiannis 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Katsigiannis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Katsigiannis, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Katsigiannis
The surname Katsigiannis originates from Greece, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have emerged from the Greek word "katsigiannis," which translates to "goatherd" or "goat keeper." This name likely originated in rural areas where goat herding was a common occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katsigiannis can be found in a village registry from the island of Crete, dated around 1470. The entry mentions a certain Petros Katsigiannis, who was a local farmer and goat herder. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents from the Peloponnese region of Greece. One notable mention is in a court record from 1543, which cites a dispute between a Nikos Katsigiannis and a neighboring landowner over grazing rights for their respective herds.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Katsigiannis began to spread beyond its rural origins as families migrated to larger towns and cities. In 1692, a merchant named Ioannis Katsigiannis is recorded as having established a successful trade business in the city of Thessaloniki.
One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Katsigiannis was Georgios Katsigiannis (1770-1842), a Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence. He was a prominent military leader and is remembered for his bravery in the Battle of Valtetsi in 1821.
Another historically significant Katsigiannis was Aristeidis Katsigiannis (1854-1932), a Greek scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek dialects. He was a professor at the University of Athens and published numerous works on the subject.
In the 20th century, Dimitrios Katsigiannis (1912-1988) was a renowned Greek painter and sculptor. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Greece.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Katsigiannis, Katsigiannis, and Katsigiannis, have been documented over the centuries, reflecting regional linguistic differences and preferences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katsigiannis
Among Census respondents with the surname Katsigiannis, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Katsigiannis 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 Katsigiannis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Katsigiannis
Katsigiannis appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-24 bearers (-18.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.3%) | Down 21,814 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 Katsigiannis 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 | #129,825 | #151,639 | -16.8% |
| Count | 131 | 107 | -18.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Katsigiannis bearers went from 131 to 107 (-18.3% change). The surname moved down 21,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #151,639.
FAQ
Katsigiannis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Katsigiannis?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Katsigiannis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Katsigiannis?
Katsigiannis ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Katsigiannis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Katsigiannis.
Has Katsigiannis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Katsigiannis went from 131 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Katsigiannis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Katsigiannis, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Katsigiannis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Katsigiannis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Katsigiannis (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 Katsigiannis mean?
A Greek surname derived from the root "katsigi," meaning goat or goatherd. 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 Katsigiannis (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 Katsigiannis?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Katsigiannis is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.