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

Likos, 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 Likos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Likos in America

Likos is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Likos surname appeared 143 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 Likos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Likos 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 Likos

The surname LIKOS is believed to have originated in Greece, with its roots traced back to the late 18th or early 19th century. It is likely derived from the Greek word "lykos," which means "wolf," suggesting a potential connection to a family or individual with a wolf-like quality or characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LIKOS can be found in historical documents from the Greek island of Crete, where it was commonly used among families in rural areas. It is speculated that the name may have been associated with a particular occupation or trade related to hunting or forestry, given the symbolic significance of the wolf in Greek mythology and folklore.

In the late 19th century, there are records of a prominent Greek merchant and businessman named Alexandros LIKOS (1854-1922), who established a successful trading company in the port city of Thessaloniki. His entrepreneurial ventures and contributions to the local economy helped to further disseminate the name within the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname LIKOS was Nikolas LIKOS (1876-1948), a Greek painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology and rural life. His artwork can still be found in various museums and galleries throughout Greece.

During the early 20th century, the LIKOS surname also gained some prominence in the field of literature. Konstantinos LIKOS (1910-1987) was a renowned Greek poet and author, whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Echoes of the Heart" (1938) and "Whispers of the Soul" (1956), earned him critical acclaim and a loyal following.

In more recent times, the name LIKOS has been associated with the field of academia. Athena LIKOS (1942-2018) was a respected Greek philosopher and professor at the University of Athens, known for her contributions to the study of existentialism and the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche.

While the surname LIKOS may not be as widespread as some other Greek surnames, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse heritage and traditions of the Greek people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Likos

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

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

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