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

Petratos, 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 Petratos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petratos in America

Petratos is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petratos surname appeared 144 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 Petratos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petratos 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 Petratos

The surname Petratos originated from Greece in the late 18th century. It is derived from the Greek word "petra," meaning rock or stone, and the suffix "-atos," indicating a place of origin or association. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place or region with a connection to rocks or stones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Petratos surname can be found in historical documents from the Greek island of Crete during the late 1700s. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to individuals or families residing near rocky or mountainous areas on the island.

In the early 19th century, the Petratos surname began appearing in various regions of mainland Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese peninsula and the Athens area. This could indicate that individuals or families with this surname migrated from Crete to other parts of the country during this period.

Konstantinos Petratos (1793-1868) was a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Crete. He is known for his contributions to the establishment of schools and educational institutions in his homeland.

Dimitrios Petratos (1846-1924) was a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece in the early 20th century.

Eleni Petratos (1879-1962) was a renowned Greek painter and artist who is celebrated for her vibrant depictions of traditional Greek life and landscapes.

Georgios Petratos (1907-1989) was a Greek archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek pottery and ceramics.

Nikos Petratos (1925-2002) was a Greek writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. He received numerous literary awards and accolades during his lifetime.

These examples demonstrate that the Petratos surname has a long and notable history in Greece, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including commerce, politics, art, academia, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petratos

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

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

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