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

Posos, 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 Posos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Posos in America

Posos is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Posos surname appeared 160 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 Posos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Posos 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 Posos

The surname "POSOS" is of Greek origin, originating from the Greek island of Crete during the Byzantine period. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "posos," meaning "how much" or "how many," potentially indicating a connection to a person involved in trade or commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Aghia Triada in Crete, where a certain "Georgios Posos" is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals engaged in commercial activities or possessing significant wealth.

During the Venetian rule over Crete in the 13th to 17th centuries, the name "Posos" appeared in various administrative records and documents. In particular, a notable figure named "Nikolas Posos" (1475-1532) was a prominent member of the local nobility and served as a military commander under the Venetian Republic.

As the Posos family expanded and migrated to other parts of Greece, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Possos" and "Poussous." One notable figure was "Ioannis Possos" (1620-1688), a scholar and philosopher who authored several works on Greek philosophy and theology.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Posos family settled in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece. "Konstantinos Posos" (1745-1819) was a respected landowner and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in the area.

During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century, "Georgios Posos" (1782-1847) played a significant role as a military leader and strategist, earning recognition for his bravery and tactical skills.

Throughout its history, the surname "Posos" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, military figures, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the Greek island of Crete, the name has since spread throughout Greece and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Posos

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

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

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