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

Papageorge, 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 Papageorge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Papageorge in America

Papageorge is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Papageorge surname appeared 631 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 Papageorge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Papageorge 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 Papageorge

The surname Papageorge has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is a compound name derived from the Greek words "papas" meaning priest or father, and "georgios" meaning farmer or one who works the land. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were either priests or farmers, or those who belonged to a family with such occupations.

The earliest known records of the Papageorge name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Byzantine Empire. Some of these records include mentions of individuals with similar spellings like Papageorgios or Papageorgius, indicating variations in the name's spelling over time.

One notable historical figure with this surname was Nikephoros Papageorge, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his work in the field of ecclesiastical law and his contributions to the debates surrounding the union of the Eastern and Western churches.

In the 14th century, there are records of a village called Papageorgio in the region of Thessaly, which may have been named after a prominent Papageorge family residing there. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a notable surname in certain parts of Greece by that time.

Another notable Papageorge was Theodoros Papageorge, a Greek merchant and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He was involved in trade negotiations between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice, playing a crucial role in facilitating economic and diplomatic relations between the two powers.

In the 19th century, Ioannis Papageorge was a Greek freedom fighter who participated in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice in the struggle for Greek independence.

Over the centuries, the Papageorge surname has spread to various parts of the world, particularly through Greek diaspora communities. While the name retains its Greek roots, it has also been adapted and assimilated into different cultures and languages, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Papageorge

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

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

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