2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sgouros
A Greek surname possibly derived from the word "sgouros" meaning grizzled or somewhat gray.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Sgouros. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sgouros surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Sgouros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgouros, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sgouros
The surname Sgouros originates from Greece, with its roots tracing back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "sgoura," which means "ash" or "ember," potentially indicating a connection to professions involving fire or metalworking.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sgouros can be found in the Venetian archives of the 13th century, where it appears as "Sgouros" or "Sgourius." These records suggest that the name was prevalent among Greek families living in the territories controlled by the Republic of Venice during that time period.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sgouros was Ioannis Sgouros, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influenced intellectual discourse during the Byzantine Empire's final centuries.
The name Sgouros also appeared in the records of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, with several individuals holding high-ranking positions within the Orthodox Church's hierarchy. One such figure was Patriarch Kallinikos II Sgouros, who led the Patriarchate from 1688 to 1693.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Sgouros was found among Greek communities in the Aegean islands, particularly on the islands of Chios and Samos. Prominent families with this surname played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of these islands.
Notable individuals with the surname Sgouros include Georgios Sgouros (1817-1899), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Greece in the late 19th century. Another notable figure was Alexandros Sgouros (1868-1941), a celebrated Greek painter and sculptor whose works captured the spirit of the Greek-Orthodox tradition.
In more recent times, Dimitrios Sgouros (1912-1990) was a renowned Greek architect who designed several iconic buildings in Athens, including the Athens Hilton Hotel and the National Bank of Greece's headquarters.
While the surname Sgouros has its origins in Greece, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and significance remain deeply connected to the Greek culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sgouros
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgouros, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sgouros bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sgouros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.9% · 86
- Two or more races7.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sgouros
Sgouros appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,736 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,736 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sgouros surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #152,989 | -3.9% |
| Count | 112 | 105 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sgouros bearers went from 112 to 105 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,736 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,989.
FAQ
Sgouros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sgouros?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Sgouros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Sgouros?
Sgouros ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Sgouros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sgouros.
Has Sgouros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sgouros went from 112 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Sgouros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgouros, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sgouros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sgouros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.9%), Two or More Races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sgouros (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sgouros mean?
A Greek surname possibly derived from the word "sgouros" meaning grizzled or somewhat gray. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sgouros (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sgouros?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.