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

Pavlidis, 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 Pavlidis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavlidis in America

Pavlidis is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavlidis surname appeared 168 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 Pavlidis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pavlidis 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 Pavlidis

The surname Pavlidis originates from Greece and is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine period, around the 11th century. It is derived from the Greek word "Pavlos," which is the Greek equivalent of the name Paul.

Pavlidis is a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially formed by adding the suffix "-idis" to the name Pavlos, indicating "son of Pavlos." This naming convention was common practice in Greek culture, particularly among the Orthodox Christian population.

Early records of the Pavlidis surname can be found in various historical documents from the Byzantine era, such as church registers and tax records. One notable mention is in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, where a monk named Pavlidis is referenced.

During the Ottoman rule of Greece, which lasted from the 15th to the 19th century, the Pavlidis surname continued to be widely used, primarily among Greek Orthodox families residing in various regions of the Ottoman Empire.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Pavlidis surname was Ioannis Pavlidis, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Thessaloniki in 1520 and is renowned for his contributions to the field of Greek literature and Orthodox theology.

In the 18th century, Georgios Pavlidis, a merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios, gained recognition for his charitable works and support of educational initiatives. He was born in 1720 and played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of his community.

Another notable figure with the Pavlidis surname was Konstantinos Pavlidis, a Greek military officer who fought in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. Born in 1790 in Crete, he is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

In the 20th century, Dimitris Pavlidis, a renowned Greek painter and sculptor, gained international acclaim for his unique artistic style and contributions to the modern art movement. He was born in 1915 in Thessaloniki and his works are displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

Lastly, Giorgos Pavlidis, a contemporary Greek novelist and screenwriter, has earned critical acclaim for his literary works exploring themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues. Born in 1964 in Athens, he has received numerous awards and honors for his writing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavlidis

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

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

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