2000
#57,406
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 332
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Panagakos
A Greek surname possibly derived from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "agapos" (love), suggesting universal love or compassion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 374 Americans carry the last name Panagakos. That puts it at #65,688 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 916,455 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Panagakos 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
374
1 in 916,455
Census rank
#65,688
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
326
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 326 bearers of the surname Panagakos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65688th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Panagakos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Panagakos
The surname Panagakos originates from Greece, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era, around the 9th to 15th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "panagakos," which means "all holy" or "most holy." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held religious positions or had connections to the church.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a monk named Panagakos who resided in a monastery on the island of Crete. This document provides valuable insight into the historical prevalence of the name within the monastic communities of that time.
During the Ottoman rule in Greece, which lasted from the 15th to the early 19th century, the name Panagakos continued to be used, though its frequency may have fluctuated due to the changing political and cultural landscape. Records from this period are relatively scarce, but they offer glimpses into the lives of individuals bearing this surname.
In the 19th century, as Greece gained independence and modernization took hold, the name Panagakos became more widely documented. Notable individuals from this era include Panagakos Theodorou (1810-1878), a prominent scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Greek education systems.
Another significant figure was Panagakos Konstantinou (1865-1932), a pioneering journalist and political activist who campaigned for workers' rights and social reforms during the early 20th century. His legacy left a lasting impact on the Greek labor movement.
The 20th century saw the Panagakos name continue to be associated with various professions and fields. Panagakos Papadopoulos (1901-1976) was a renowned artist whose works captured the essence of Greek culture and landscapes, while Panagakos Nikolaidis (1920-1998) was a respected author and poet, known for his poignant literary works that explored themes of identity and belonging.
Throughout its history, the surname Panagakos has maintained a strong connection to its Greek roots, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions that have shaped its meaning and significance over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Panagakos
Among Census respondents with the surname Panagakos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Panagakos 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 Panagakos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 293
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 15
- Two or more races3.4% · 11
- Black or African American1.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Panagakos
Panagakos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#61,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
-6 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,179 places
2020
#65,688
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,103 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #57,406 | 332 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #61,585 | 326 | 0.11 | -6 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 4,179 places |
| 2020 | #65,688 | 326 | 0.11 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 4,103 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 Panagakos 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 | #61,585 | #65,688 | -6.7% |
| Count | 326 | 326 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | -0.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Panagakos bearers went from 326 to 326 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 4,103 positions in the national ranking, going from #61,585 to #65,688.
FAQ
Panagakos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Panagakos?
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the surname Panagakos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 916,455 residents.
How common is Panagakos?
Panagakos ranks #65,688 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 326 people with the surname Panagakos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (374), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Panagakos.
Has Panagakos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Panagakos went from 326 recorded bearers to 326. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #61,585 to #65,688.
What does the Census say about the background of Panagakos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Panagakos, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Panagakos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (293 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Panagakos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Panagakos (2000, 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 Panagakos mean?
A Greek surname possibly derived from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "agapos" (love), suggesting universal love or compassion. 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 Panagakos (0.11 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 have the last name Panagakos?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Panagakos at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.