2000
#45,651
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 441
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Petrides
A surname derived from the Greek petros, meaning "stone" or "rock".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 498 Americans carry the last name Petrides. That puts it at #51,779 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 688,262 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Petrides 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Petrides with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
498
1 in 688,262
Census rank
#51,779
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
434
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 434 bearers of the surname Petrides in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51779th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Petrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Petrides
The surname PETRIDES originates from Greece and can be traced back to the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Greek word "petra," which means "rock" or "stone," suggesting a possible connection to a place name or occupation related to stonework.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PETRIDES surname appears in the Byzantine chronicles, where it is mentioned in reference to a family of scholars and officials who served in the imperial court. The name is also found in various Greek manuscripts and inscriptions from that period, indicating its widespread use among the Greek-speaking population of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Petros PETRIDES was a prominent Byzantine scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Ottoman period, the PETRIDES surname can be found in various records and documents, particularly in regions of Greece and the Greek islands. In the 16th century, a priest named Ioannis PETRIDES was known for his contributions to the preservation of Greek Orthodox traditions and his efforts to establish schools and libraries in his community.
Another notable individual bearing the PETRIDES surname was Georgios PETRIDES, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence and is remembered as a patriot and freedom fighter.
In the 20th century, Panayiotis PETRIDES, a Greek politician and diplomat, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece in the 1950s. He was instrumental in strengthening Greece's international relations and promoting the country's interests on the global stage.
Throughout its history, the PETRIDES surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, clergy, politicians, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Petrides
Among Census respondents with the surname Petrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Petrides 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 Petrides surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 400
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 21
- Two or more races2.1% · 9
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Petrides
Petrides appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#48,530
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 435
-6 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 2,879 places
2020
#51,779
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 434
-1 bearers (-0.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 3,249 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #45,651 | 441 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,530 | 435 | 0.15 | -6 bearers (-1.4%) | Down 2,879 places |
| 2020 | #51,779 | 434 | 0.15 | -1 bearers (-0.2%) | Down 3,249 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 Petrides 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 | #48,530 | #51,779 | -6.7% |
| Count | 435 | 434 | -0.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -3.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Petrides bearers went from 435 to 434 (-0.2% change). The surname moved down 3,249 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,530 to #51,779.
FAQ
Petrides surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Petrides?
Name Census estimates that about 498 living Americans carry the surname Petrides. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 688,262 residents.
How common is Petrides?
Petrides ranks #51,779 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 434 people with the surname Petrides. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (498), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Petrides.
Has Petrides become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Petrides went from 435 recorded bearers to 434. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,530 to #51,779.
What does the Census say about the background of Petrides?
Among Census respondents with the surname Petrides, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Petrides in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (400 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Petrides appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Petrides (2000, 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 Petrides mean?
A surname derived from the Greek petros, meaning "stone" or "rock". 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 Petrides (0.15 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 have the surname Petrides?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.