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

Raptis, 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 Raptis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raptis in America

Raptis is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raptis surname appeared 604 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 Raptis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raptis 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 Raptis

The surname Raptis is of Greek origin, originating from the Greek island of Crete during the Byzantine period. It is derived from the Greek word "raptos," which means "sewn" or "stitched," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a tailor or seamster by profession.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Raptis can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various official documents and records from the Venetian-ruled regions of Crete. One notable example is the mention of a certain Georgios Raptis in a land registry from the year 1372, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the following centuries, the name Raptis continued to be prevalent in Crete and other parts of Greece, with several individuals bearing this surname achieving prominence in various fields. One such notable figure was Ioannis Raptis (1770-1842), a Greek poet and writer who played a significant role in the Greek Enlightenment movement.

Another notable individual was Konstantinos Raptis (1835-1912), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in shaping the country's foreign policy during a crucial period of its modern history.

In the 20th century, the name Raptis gained further recognition with individuals like Petros Raptis (1902-1974), a renowned Greek archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek pottery and ceramics. His excavations and research shed light on various aspects of ancient Greek culture and traditions.

Georgios Raptis (1918-2001) was a prominent Greek lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the 1980s. He was widely respected for his commitment to the rule of law and his efforts to strengthen the judicial system in Greece.

While the surname Raptis is primarily associated with Greece, it has also been carried by individuals of Greek descent in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Greek diaspora communities, such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raptis

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

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

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