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

Stathatos, 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 Stathatos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stathatos in America

Stathatos is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stathatos surname appeared 121 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 Stathatos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stathatos 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 Stathatos

The surname Stathatos originates from Greece and can be traced back to the Byzantine period, around the 9th to 15th centuries AD. It is derived from the Greek word "statheros," which means "steadfast" or "unwavering." The name likely referred to someone with a strong and resolute character.

Stathatos is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various historical records from the Byzantine era. One of the earliest known references is in a manuscript from the 11th century, which mentions a person named Theodoros Stathatos, a nobleman from Constantinople.

During the medieval period, the Stathatos family was prominent in the regions of Thrace and Macedonia, which were part of the Byzantine Empire. Several members of the family held important positions in the imperial court or served as military commanders.

One notable figure with the surname Stathatos was Michael Stathatos, a Byzantine general who lived in the 12th century. He played a significant role in the wars against the Seljuk Turks and was known for his military prowess and strategic skills.

Another individual of historical significance was Ioannes Stathatos, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the Byzantine intellectual circle and wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Stathatos family settled on the island of Lesbos, which was under Venetian rule at the time. Records from this period show several members of the family holding influential positions in the local administration and the Greek Orthodox Church.

During the Ottoman period, the Stathatos surname can be found in various parts of Greece, particularly in the regions of Thessaly and Central Greece. One notable figure from this era was Georgios Stathatos, a Greek scholar and teacher who lived in the 18th century and contributed to the promotion of education in the Greek communities under Ottoman rule.

While the Stathatos surname is not among the most common in Greece today, it has persisted throughout the centuries and continues to be associated with the country's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stathatos

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

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

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