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

Koulouris, 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 Koulouris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koulouris in America

Koulouris is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koulouris surname appeared 280 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 Koulouris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koulouris 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 Koulouris

The surname KOULOURIS originates from Greece, with its earliest known origins dating back to the Byzantine era in the 11th century. It is derived from the Greek word "koulouris," which referred to a type of traditional circular bread or pastry, often sweetened with honey or spices. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to bakers or merchants involved in the production or sale of this particular bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a merchant named Georgios Koulouris who traded in spices and grains between Constantinople and various ports in the Mediterranean. There are also references to a family of Koulouris residing in the city of Thessaloniki during the 14th century, where they were involved in the textile trade.

In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the island of Crete, where a prominent figure named Konstantinos Koulouris is mentioned as a landowner and military commander during the Venetian rule of the island. Another notable individual was Ioannis Koulouris, a scholar and theologian born in the village of Argyroupoli in 1672, who authored several works on Orthodox Christianity and Greek philosophy.

During the Ottoman period, the name can be found in various regions of Greece, including the Peloponnese and the Aegean islands. One individual of note was Panagiotis Koulouris, a merchant and ship owner from the island of Chios, who played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century.

In more recent times, the surname has been associated with several notable figures, such as Demetrios Koulouris (1888-1968), a renowned Greek actor and director who starred in numerous films and theater productions. Another prominent figure was Georgios Koulouris (1923-2010), a renowned archaeologist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek pottery and ceramics.

Throughout its history, the surname KOULOURIS has maintained a strong presence in Greece, reflecting the country's rich cultural and linguistic heritage. While its origins can be traced back to the Byzantine era, the name has evolved and spread across various regions, carrying with it the legacy of its bearers' diverse professions and contributions to Greek society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koulouris

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

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

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