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

Politron, 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 Politron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Politron in America

Politron is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Politron surname appeared 261 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 Politron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Politron 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 Politron

The surname "POLITRON" has its origins in the Greek language, tracing back to the ancient city-state of Athens in the 5th century BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek words "polis" meaning city and "tron" meaning guard or protector, suggesting that the original bearers of this name were individuals who served as guardians or defenders of the city.

During the Classical period of ancient Greece, the name "POLITRON" appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the military and civic affairs of Athens. One notable mention was found in the works of the renowned Greek historian, Thucydides, who documented the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta.

The earliest recorded individual bearing the surname "POLITRON" was Aristophanes Politron, a prominent Athenian general who served in the Peloponnesian War in the latter half of the 5th century BCE. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Athenian history.

In the subsequent centuries, the name "POLITRON" continued to be used by Greek families, particularly those with ties to the military or civic leadership. It was not uncommon for the name to be associated with individuals who held positions of authority or played a role in defending and governing their respective city-states.

One notable bearer of the name was Demetrius Politron, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the island of Rhodes, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His works on ethics and politics were widely studied and discussed in the ancient world.

During the Byzantine era, the name "POLITRON" appeared in various imperial records and chronicles. One such individual was Constantine Politron, a high-ranking military commander who served under the Byzantine Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Byzantine Empire against foreign invaders.

In the medieval period, the name "POLITRON" continued to be used by Greek families, although its prevalence diminished as the influence of the Byzantine Empire waned. However, the name did persist in some regions, particularly in the Greek-speaking communities of the Aegean islands and coastal areas.

One notable bearer of the name during this period was Theodoros Politron, a prominent merchant and diplomat from the island of Chios, who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his successful trade ventures and his diplomatic efforts in fostering relations between the Byzantine Empire and the Italian city-states.

As the centuries passed, the name "POLITRON" spread to other parts of the Mediterranean region, where Greek communities had established themselves. It was not uncommon to find individuals bearing this surname in regions such as southern Italy, where Greek settlers had established colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Politron

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

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

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