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

Margetis, 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 Margetis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Margetis in America

Margetis is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Margetis surname appeared 127 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 Margetis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Margetis 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 Margetis

The surname Margetis has its origins in Greece, where it first emerged in the late Byzantine period, around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Greek word "margaron," which means "pearl," suggesting a connection to the pearl industry or trade in the region where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Margetis can be found in a manuscript from the island of Crete, dated back to the 15th century. This document mentions a certain Georgios Margetis, who was likely a merchant or trader involved in the pearl business.

As the name spread throughout Greece, variations in spelling emerged, such as Margetes, Marghetis, and Margetēs. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and linguistic influences from other cultures that interacted with Greek communities over the centuries.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Margetis was Ioannis Margetis, a scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Padua in Italy. He later returned to Greece and taught at the Patriarchal School in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Another significant Margetis was Konstantinos Margetis, a military commander who served in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. He was born in 1786 and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Missolonghi.

During the Byzantine era, the name Margetis was also associated with certain place names, such as the village of Margetika on the island of Crete. This village likely derived its name from the presence of individuals with the surname Margetis who lived there or were among its founders.

In more recent history, Georgios Margetis (1913-1997) was a renowned Greek painter and sculptor, known for his depictions of traditional Greek life and landscapes. His works are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including the National Gallery of Greece.

Another notable figure was Konstantinos Margetis (1927-2010), a Greek actor and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the Greek theater scene and received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Stavros Tsioros Award.

Throughout its history, the surname Margetis has maintained a strong presence in Greece, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Margetis

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

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

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