2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kyriakakis
A Greek surname meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Kyriakakis. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kyriakakis 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Kyriakakis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kyriakakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kyriakakis
The surname "KYRIAKAKIS" originates from Greece, with its roots dating back to the Byzantine era. The name is derived from the Greek word "Kyriakos," which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," indicating a strong religious connection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the island of Crete in the 14th century. The name was mentioned in a manuscript documenting land ownership and taxation records during the Venetian rule over the island. This suggests that the ancestors of the Kyriakakis family were likely among the prominent landowners or influential figures of that time.
In the 16th century, a notable individual named Ioannis Kyriakakis (1525-1598) was a renowned scholar and theologian from the city of Chania, Crete. He studied at the prestigious University of Padua in Italy and later became a respected teacher and author, contributing significantly to the intellectual and cultural landscape of the period.
During the Ottoman rule over Greece, the Kyriakakis surname was also found in the region of Peloponnese. Historical records from the 17th century indicate that a family bearing this name resided in the town of Kalamata, where they were involved in the local trade and commerce.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Georgios Kyriakakis (1830-1905) emerged as a influential politician and diplomat. Born in Athens, he served as a member of the Greek parliament and later as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, playing a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Another notable individual with this surname was Konstantinos Kyriakakis (1875-1949), a renowned painter and artist from the island of Syros. His vibrant works, depicting scenes of Greek life and landscapes, earned him widespread recognition and are now displayed in various museums and art galleries across Greece.
Throughout its history, the surname "KYRIAKAKIS" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, politicians, artists, and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, it has endured and spread across different regions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this Greek surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kyriakakis
Among Census respondents with the surname Kyriakakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Kyriakakis 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 Kyriakakis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kyriakakis
Kyriakakis 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,906 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+18 bearers (+17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,906 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.5%) | Up 15,925 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 Kyriakakis 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 | #157,234 | #141,309 | 10.1% |
| Count | 103 | 121 | 17.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kyriakakis bearers went from 103 to 121 (+17.5% change). The surname moved up 15,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #141,309.
FAQ
Kyriakakis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kyriakakis?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Kyriakakis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Kyriakakis?
Kyriakakis ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Kyriakakis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Kyriakakis.
Has Kyriakakis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kyriakakis went from 103 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 18 (+17.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Kyriakakis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kyriakakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Kyriakakis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kyriakakis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Kyriakakis (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 Kyriakakis mean?
A Greek surname meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord". 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 Kyriakakis (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 are called Kyriakakis?
See how many people have the surname Kyriakakis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.