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

Koutras, 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 Koutras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koutras in America

Koutras is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koutras surname appeared 150 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 Koutras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koutras 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 Koutras

The surname "KOUTRAS" is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "koutros," meaning "short" or "stumpy." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a short or stumpy stature during the Byzantine period in Greece, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century.

The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese peninsula and the Aegean Islands. It was commonly found in areas with a strong Greek presence, such as the islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Lesbos, as well as in the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including tax registers and legal documents. One notable mention was in the chronicles of the Byzantine historian Michael Kritovoulos, who documented the events of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453.

The name "KOUTRAS" has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Georgios Koutras, a Greek merchant and ship owner who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the maritime trade between Greece and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, Alexandros Koutras was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Greece from 1856 to 1857. He was born in 1796 and played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Greece and other European nations.

Another notable figure was Konstantinos Koutras, a Greek painter and sculptor who lived from 1872 to 1949. He was renowned for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology and rural life, which are now displayed in various museums and galleries across Greece.

In the 20th century, Dimitrios Koutras was a Greek academic and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek philosophy. He was born in 1908 and taught at the University of Athens for several decades, publishing numerous books and articles on the works of Plato and Aristotle.

Additionally, Nikos Koutras was a renowned Greek filmmaker and screenwriter who gained international recognition for his films exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and societal norms. He was born in 1944 and directed several critically acclaimed movies, including "The Slaughter of the Cock" and "The Brides."

The surname "KOUTRAS" has maintained its presence throughout the centuries, with many individuals bearing this name continuing to make significant contributions in various fields, including business, politics, arts, and academia, both in Greece and in Greek communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koutras

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

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

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