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

Kougias, 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 Kougias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kougias in America

Kougias is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kougias surname appeared 115 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 Kougias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kougias 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 Kougias

The surname Kougias has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the late 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kougios," meaning "baker" or "pastry chef." This suggests that the name likely originated from a family involved in the baking trade or profession.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kougias can be found in historical records from the island of Crete, where it was commonly used among Greek families in the region. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent throughout its history, with only minor variations in some instances.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Kougias was Panagiotis Kougias, a Greek merchant and philanthropist born in 1842 in the village of Archanes, Crete. He made significant contributions to the local community, financing the construction of schools and churches.

Another notable individual with this surname was Konstantinos Kougias, a Greek writer and journalist who lived from 1879 to 1968. He was born in the town of Rethymno, Crete, and was known for his works that explored the cultural traditions and folklore of the island.

In the early 20th century, Georgios Kougias (1892-1976) gained recognition as a prominent Greek architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Athens, including the National Archaeological Museum and the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center.

Yiannis Kougias (1920-1998), a Greek artist and sculptor, also left a significant mark in the art world. His works, often inspired by ancient Greek mythology and folklore, can be found in museums and galleries across Greece.

During the mid-20th century, Eleni Kougias (1927-2015) made her mark as a respected Greek academic and researcher in the field of anthropology. Her studies focused on the cultural traditions and customs of various Greek communities, contributing valuable insights into the country's rich heritage.

While the surname Kougias has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its Greek heritage and the cultural traditions of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kougias

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

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

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