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

Nikitas, 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 Nikitas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nikitas in America

Nikitas is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nikitas surname appeared 268 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 Nikitas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nikitas 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 Nikitas

The surname Nikitas is of Greek origin, deriving from the Greek name Nikitas, which itself is derived from the Greek word "niketes," meaning "victor" or "conqueror." The name can be traced back to the Byzantine period in the Eastern Roman Empire, where it was borne by various individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikitas can be found in the 10th century, when a Byzantine monk named Nikitas of Remesiana is mentioned in historical records. He lived in the 4th century and is known for his theological writings and his efforts in spreading Christianity in the Balkans.

Another notable figure with the surname Nikitas was Nikitas Choniates, a Byzantine historian and politician who lived in the 12th century. He served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court and wrote an important historical work titled "Historia," which provides valuable insights into the events of the late Byzantine period.

In the 14th century, a Greek scholar and theologian named Nikitas Akominatos gained recognition for his writings on philosophy and theology. He was also known for his involvement in the theological debates of his time, particularly regarding the Union of the Eastern and Western Churches.

During the Ottoman period, the surname Nikitas continued to be used among Greek communities. One notable figure was Nikitas Stamatelopoulos, a Greek merchant and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Ottoman Empire and European powers.

Another individual with the surname Nikitas who left a lasting impact was Nikitas Stamenov, a Bulgarian revolutionary who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the struggle for Bulgarian independence from the Ottoman Empire and is remembered as a hero in Bulgarian history.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname Nikitas, such as Nikitakis, Nikitidis, and Nikitaridis, can also be found in various regions of Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. These variations often reflect regional dialects or linguistic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nikitas

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

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

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