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

Poulos, 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 Poulos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poulos in America

Poulos is the 7093rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poulos surname appeared 4,722 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Poulos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poulos 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 Poulos

The surname "Poulos" is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "poulos" which means "foal" or "young horse". It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the Byzantine era, when it was likely used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone associated with horses or the horse trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "Poulos" can be traced back to the 13th century in regions of Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese and the Aegean islands. Historical records from this period, including church registers and tax documents, contain references to individuals bearing this surname.

One notable early bearer of the surname "Poulos" was Georgios Poulos, a scholar and theologian who lived in the late 14th century. He was renowned for his writings on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 16th century, the surname "Poulos" was also found in records from the Venetian-controlled regions of Greece, such as the Ionian Islands. During this period, a prominent figure named Ioannis Poulos was a merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in maritime trade between Greece and Italy.

The surname "Poulos" has also been recorded in various forms and spellings throughout history, including "Poulis", "Poulios", and "Poulakis". These variations often reflect regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Konstantinos Poulos, a military leader and strategist who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. His bravery and tactical skills earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 20th century, Dimitrios Poulos, born in 1898, was a renowned Greek archaeologist and historian. His extensive work on excavations and research into ancient Greek civilizations made significant contributions to the field of archaeology.

It is worth noting that while the surname "Poulos" is predominantly Greek, it has also been adopted by individuals of Greek descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Greek communities, such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poulos

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

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

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