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

Koutsoukos, 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 Koutsoukos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koutsoukos in America

Koutsoukos is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koutsoukos surname appeared 104 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 Koutsoukos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koutsoukos 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 Koutsoukos

The surname Koutsoukos is of Greek origin, and it is believed to have originated in the Byzantine period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Greek word "koutsoukos," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was of small stature or a younger child.

The earliest known records of the name Koutsoukos date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various manuscripts and documents from the Byzantine Empire. One such record is found in the archives of the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, where a monk named Koutsoukos is mentioned in a document dated 1342.

During the Ottoman period, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the name Koutsoukos continued to be used in Greek communities throughout the Ottoman Empire. It is believed that some variations of the spelling, such as Koutsoukis or Koutsoukos, emerged during this time.

One notable bearer of the name Koutsoukos was Georgios Koutsoukos (1790-1864), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios. He made a significant contribution to the Greek War of Independence by providing financial support to the revolutionary forces.

Another important figure with the surname Koutsoukos was Konstantinos Koutsoukos (1852-1920), a Greek lawyer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece for a brief period in 1919.

In the 20th century, the name Koutsoukos became more widespread in Greece, with several prominent individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Alexandros Koutsoukos (1908-1990), a Greek poet and writer who was known for his lyrical works and his contributions to modern Greek literature.

Another notable figure was Panagiotis Koutsoukos (1928-2010), a Greek football player and manager who played for several clubs in Greece and coached the Greek national team in the 1970s.

Lastly, Vasileios Koutsoukos (1946-2022) was a Greek politician and member of the European Parliament, representing the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) party.

While the surname Koutsoukos is relatively uncommon outside of Greece, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the Greek-speaking world, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era and carrying on through various important figures in Greek society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koutsoukos

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

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

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