2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Mavrides
A Greek surname indicating a person of darker complexion, perhaps originating as a nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Mavrides. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mavrides 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Mavrides in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mavrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mavrides
The surname Mavrides is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine Empire and the Greek-speaking regions of the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the Greek name Mavridis, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Mavros, meaning "black" or "dark-complexioned."
The earliest known references to the surname Mavrides can be found in historical records and documents from the Greek islands and coastal regions of modern-day Turkey and Greece, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. During this period, the name was often spelled in various forms, such as Mavridis, Mavridhis, or Mavridēs, reflecting the regional variations in Greek dialects and spelling conventions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Mavrides was Ioannis Mavrides, a prominent merchant and shipowner from the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. Born in the early 16th century, he is mentioned in several historical accounts and trade records from the Venetian Republic, with whom he conducted extensive business dealings.
In the 17th century, the Mavrides family established itself as a notable presence in the intellectual and cultural circles of the Greek diaspora. Nikolaos Mavrides (1630-1698), a renowned scholar and theologian, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts and his translations of works from Latin to Greek.
The 18th century saw the rise of Georgios Mavrides (1725-1801), a influential figure in the Greek merchant community of Odessa, then part of the Russian Empire. His successful trading ventures and philanthropic efforts earned him respect and acclaim among his contemporaries.
As the Greek War of Independence unfolded in the early 19th century, the name Mavrides became associated with the struggle for Greek liberation from Ottoman rule. Alexandros Mavrides (1785-1847), a prominent military leader and strategist, played a pivotal role in several key battles, earning him a place in the annals of Greek history.
Throughout the centuries, the Mavrides surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including the arts, literature, academia, and politics. Notable examples include the acclaimed Greek author and playwright, Dimitrios Mavrides (1882-1958), and the renowned 20th-century philosopher and academic, Petros Mavrides (1909-1982).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mavrides
Among Census respondents with the surname Mavrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mavrides 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 Mavrides surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mavrides
Mavrides appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 12,310 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 Mavrides 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 | #160,975 | #148,665 | 7.6% |
| Count | 100 | 111 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mavrides bearers went from 100 to 111 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 12,310 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #148,665.
FAQ
Mavrides surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mavrides?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Mavrides. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Mavrides?
Mavrides ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Mavrides. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Mavrides.
Has Mavrides become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mavrides went from 100 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 11 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Mavrides?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mavrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Mavrides in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mavrides appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), Black (0.9%). 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 Mavrides (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 Mavrides mean?
A Greek surname indicating a person of darker complexion, perhaps originating as a nickname. 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 Mavrides (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 Mavrides?
Want to know how many people are called Mavrides? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.