2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Koutsoukos
A Greek surname derived from the Greek word "koutsoukos" meaning little pot or jar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Koutsoukos. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Koutsoukos 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Koutsoukos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Koutsoukos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Koutsoukos
Among Census respondents with the surname Koutsoukos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Koutsoukos 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 Koutsoukos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 11
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Koutsoukos
Koutsoukos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,303 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+15 bearers (+14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,256 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 17,303 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.4%) | Up 13,256 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 Koutsoukos 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 | #156,044 | #142,788 | 8.5% |
| Count | 104 | 119 | 14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Koutsoukos bearers went from 104 to 119 (+14.4% change). The surname moved up 13,256 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #142,788.
FAQ
Koutsoukos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Koutsoukos?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Koutsoukos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Koutsoukos?
Koutsoukos ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Koutsoukos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Koutsoukos.
Has Koutsoukos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Koutsoukos went from 104 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 15 (+14.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Koutsoukos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Koutsoukos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Koutsoukos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Koutsoukos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Koutsoukos (2000, 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 Koutsoukos mean?
A Greek surname derived from the Greek word "koutsoukos" meaning little pot or jar. 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 Koutsoukos (0.04 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 have the last name Koutsoukos?
Want to know how many people are called Koutsoukos? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.