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

Petros, 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 Petros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petros in America

Petros is the 23386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petros surname appeared 1,088 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 Petros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petros 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 Petros

The surname Petros has its origins in Greece, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "petros," which means "rock" or "stone." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near rocky areas or were associated with stone-related professions, such as stonemasons or quarry workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Petros can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it was used by several notable figures. In the 11th century, a Byzantine scholar and theologian named Petros Siculus was known for his writings on various subjects, including philosophy and theology.

During the medieval period, the surname Petros spread throughout Greece and the surrounding regions. In the 14th century, a Greek military leader named Petros Laskaris played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition in historical records of the time.

As the years progressed, the surname Petros continued to be prominent in various parts of Greece. One notable bearer of this name was Petros Mavromichalis, a Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the Greek War of Independence and is celebrated as a national hero.

Another notable figure with the surname Petros was Petros Dimitriou, a Greek painter and sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works were highly regarded, and he is considered one of the most influential artists in modern Greek history.

In the 20th century, Petros Markaris, a Greek novelist and playwright, gained recognition for his crime fiction novels featuring the character Costas Haritos. His works often explored social and political issues in contemporary Greece.

While the surname Petros has its roots in Greece, it has also been adopted by individuals of Greek descent in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with large Greek diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petros

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

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

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