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

Kondos, 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 Kondos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kondos in America

Kondos is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kondos surname appeared 244 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 Kondos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kondos 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 Kondos

The surname Kondos is of Greek origin, with its roots traced back to the Byzantine era. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "kondos," which translates to "short" or "stocky," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, attributed to an individual's physical appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kondos can be found in the archives of the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, Greece, dating back to the 14th century. This monastery, established in the late 10th century, was a significant center of learning and culture during the Byzantine period, and its records provide valuable insights into the history of names and families in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Georgios Kondos was a prominent scholar and theologian who taught at the renowned Patriarchal School in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). His contributions to the intellectual and religious spheres of his time are well-documented in various historical texts.

During the Ottoman rule in Greece, the name Kondos appeared in several official records and documents, particularly in areas such as Thessaloniki and the Peloponnese region. This suggests that families bearing this surname were present in these regions during that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Kondos was Dimitrios Kondos, a merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Mystras in the Peloponnese during the late 17th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in trade with neighboring regions and played a significant role in the local economy.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Alexandros Kondos was a well-respected lawyer and political activist who fought for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. He was born in the town of Kalamata in 1790 and played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence, serving as a representative in the National Assemblies of Epidaurus and Astros.

Another notable individual with the surname Kondos was Ioannis Kondos, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in the Cycladic island of Tinos in 1875, he is celebrated for his contributions to the Greek art scene and for his depictions of island life and landscapes.

The surname Kondos has also been associated with various place names and villages in Greece, such as the village of Kondos in the region of Arcadia, and the nearby village of Kondostavlos, both of which may have derived their names from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kondos

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

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

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