2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Konidaris
A Greek surname derived from the Greek word "konis" meaning "dust" or "powder".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Konidaris. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konidaris 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Konidaris in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konidaris, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konidaris
The surname KONIDARIS is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "konida," which means "dust" or "powder." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with occupations related to the handling or production of powders or fine materials, such as millers or apothecaries.
The earliest known records of the KONIDARIS surname date back to the 15th century, with mentions found in various administrative documents and manuscripts from the Greek territories under Ottoman rule. One notable reference is found in a tax register from the island of Crete in 1489, listing a certain Konstantinos KONIDARIS as a landowner in the village of Arkalochori.
In the 16th century, the KONIDARIS name appears to have spread to other parts of the Greek-speaking world, including the Ionian Islands and parts of modern-day Turkey. During this period, the surname was sometimes spelled as "KONIDARES" or "KONIDARIS," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the KONIDARIS surname was Georgios KONIDARIS, a prominent merchant and ship owner from the island of Chios, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His trading activities extended across the Mediterranean, and he is mentioned in several contemporary documents and chronicles.
Another notable figure was Ioannis KONIDARIS, a scholar and theologian from the island of Cephalonia, who lived in the 17th century. He studied at the renowned Patriarchal School in Constantinople and later became a respected teacher and author of religious texts.
In the 18th century, the KONIDARIS name gained prominence in the Greek diaspora, with families settling in various parts of Europe and the Ottoman Empire. One such individual was Panagiotis KONIDARIS, a merchant and philanthropist from Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the Greek community of the city in the late 1700s.
During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), several members of the KONIDARIS family played active roles in the struggle against Ottoman rule. Dimitrios KONIDARIS, a military leader from the Peloponnese region, commanded a group of rebel fighters and participated in several key battles.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the KONIDARIS surname continued to be found throughout Greece and the Greek diaspora communities, with individuals achieving prominence in various fields, including academics, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konidaris
Among Census respondents with the surname Konidaris, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Konidaris 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 Konidaris surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konidaris
Konidaris 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 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 Konidaris 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 | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konidaris bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Konidaris surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konidaris?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Konidaris. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Konidaris?
Konidaris ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Konidaris. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Konidaris.
Has Konidaris become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konidaris went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Konidaris?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konidaris, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Konidaris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konidaris appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Konidaris (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 Konidaris mean?
A Greek surname derived from the Greek word "konis" meaning "dust" or "powder". 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 Konidaris (0.03 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 many people share the surname Konidaris?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.