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

Panagakis, 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 Panagakis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panagakis in America

Panagakis is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panagakis surname appeared 194 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 Panagakis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panagakis 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 Panagakis

The surname Panagakis is of Greek origin, originating from the Greek island of Crete during the Byzantine era. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "panagia," which means "all-holy" or "most holy," referring to the Virgin Mary. This suggests that the name may have originated from a religious or monastic background.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Panagakis can be traced back to the 15th century, where it appears in various church records and documents from the region of Crete. One notable example is a mention of a certain Georgios Panagakis, a priest who lived in the city of Rethymno in the late 15th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Panagakis appears in several historical records and manuscripts, including tax records and land ownership documents from various parts of Crete. This suggests that the family had established itself and gained some prominence during this period.

One notable figure bearing the surname Panagakis was Petros Panagakis, a military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Cretan Revolt of 1866-1869. He was born in the village of Myli in 1830 and played a significant role in the struggle for Cretan independence before his death in 1872.

Another prominent individual with the surname Panagakis was Ioannis Panagakis, a scholar and educator who lived in the late 19th century. He was born in the village of Anogeia in 1845 and contributed significantly to the preservation of Cretan culture and traditions through his writings and teachings.

In the 20th century, the name Panagakis continued to be associated with various notable figures in Crete. One such individual was Manolis Panagakis, a renowned artist and painter who was born in Rethymno in 1910. His works captured the beauty and essence of Cretan life and landscapes, and he gained recognition both nationally and internationally.

Another notable figure was Nikos Panagakis, a renowned author and poet who was born in Heraklion in 1926. He was celebrated for his literary works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience, and received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.

While the surname Panagakis has its origins in Crete, it has since spread to other parts of Greece and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural and historical heritage of the island of Crete.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panagakis

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

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

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