2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Passias
A Greek surname potentially derived from the word "pasas" meaning "all" or "every".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Passias. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Passias 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Passias in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Passias, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Black (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Passias
The surname Passias is believed to have originated in Greece and has its roots in the Greek word "pasas," which means "all" or "every." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who possessed or represented something in its entirety or completeness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Passias can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Greece, particularly in the islands of the Aegean Sea and the mainland areas surrounding Athens. Some historical records from this time period mention individuals with the name Passias, indicating that it was already established as a surname.
In the 17th century, the name Passias appeared in several written documents and manuscripts, including some legal records and property deeds. One notable example is the mention of a merchant named Georgios Passias from the island of Chios, who was involved in trade with various Mediterranean ports.
As the centuries progressed, the name Passias continued to be present in Greek society, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Konstantinos Passias (1832-1901), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece in the late 19th century.
Another prominent individual with the surname Passias was Nikolaos Passias (1870-1942), a Greek literary critic and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Greek literature and folklore. His works are still widely referenced in academic circles.
In the field of arts and culture, the name Passias is associated with Eleni Passias (1915-2005), a renowned Greek actress who graced the stage and screen for over six decades. She was widely recognized for her talent and received numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.
Additionally, Markos Passias (1928-2004) was a notable Greek sculptor and painter whose works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Greece and internationally. His unique style and artistic vision earned him a respected place in the art world.
While the name Passias has its roots in Greece, it has also been adopted by individuals of Greek descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Greek communities, such as the United States, Australia, and various European countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Passias
Among Census respondents with the surname Passias, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Black (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Passias 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 Passias surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.9% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 10
- Black or African American6.4% · 7
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Passias
Passias appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 8,986 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 Passias 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 | #158,432 | #149,446 | 5.7% |
| Count | 102 | 110 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Passias bearers went from 102 to 110 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 8,986 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #149,446.
FAQ
Passias surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Passias?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Passias. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Passias?
Passias ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Passias. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Passias.
Has Passias become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Passias went from 102 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 8 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Passias?
Among Census respondents with the surname Passias, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Black (6.4%). 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 Passias in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Passias appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.9%), Hispanic (9.1%), Black (6.4%). 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 Passias (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 Passias mean?
A Greek surname potentially derived from the word "pasas" meaning "all" or "every". 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 Passias (0.04 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 share the surname Passias?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.