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

Panayiotou, 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 Panayiotou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panayiotou in America

Panayiotou is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panayiotou surname appeared 138 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 Panayiotou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panayiotou 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 Panayiotou

The surname Panayiotou has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Greek given name Panayiotis, a variant of the name Panagiotis, meaning "all-holy" or "most holy." The name Panagiotis itself is a compound of the Greek words "pan" (all) and "agios" (holy).

Panayiotou was initially found in areas of Greece with significant Greek populations, particularly in regions such as the Peloponnese, Crete, and the Greek islands. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the Byzantine era when hereditary surnames became more prevalent.

Historical records show instances of the name Panayiotou appearing in various Greek manuscripts and documents from the 14th century onwards. One of the earliest known references can be found in a land deed from the island of Crete, dated around 1380, which mentions a certain "Georgios Panayiotou."

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the Panayiotou surname was Ioannis Panayiotou, a scholar and scribe who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). His works included transcriptions of ancient Greek texts and commentaries on theological topics.

During the 17th century, the Panayiotou family established itself as a prominent lineage in the region of Arcadia, in the Peloponnese. Petros Panayiotou (1624-1693) was a respected landowner and local leader who played a significant role in the community's affairs.

In the 18th century, Antonios Panayiotou (1712-1784) was a renowned Greek merchant and trader who operated out of the port city of Thessaloniki. His business dealings extended throughout the Mediterranean region, and he was known for his philanthropic contributions to various educational and religious institutions.

Another notable figure was Georgios Panayiotou (1842-1912), a Greek scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of Greek language and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded several schools and authored numerous works on Greek literature and history.

Over time, the Panayiotou surname spread beyond Greece as members of the Greek diaspora migrated to various parts of the world. This led to the establishment of Panayiotou families in countries such as Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panayiotou

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

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

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