2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stathatos
A surname potentially derived from the Greek word "statheros," meaning stable or steadfast.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Stathatos. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stathatos 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Stathatos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stathatos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stathatos
Among Census respondents with the surname Stathatos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stathatos 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 Stathatos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stathatos
Stathatos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,190 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,190 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,361 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 Stathatos 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 | #138,304 | #148,665 | -7.5% |
| Count | 121 | 111 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stathatos bearers went from 121 to 111 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #148,665.
FAQ
Stathatos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stathatos?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Stathatos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Stathatos?
Stathatos ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Stathatos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Stathatos.
Has Stathatos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stathatos went from 121 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Stathatos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stathatos, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Stathatos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stathatos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), Black (0.9%). 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 Stathatos (2000, 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 Stathatos mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Greek word "statheros," meaning stable or steadfast. 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 Stathatos (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 people have the last name Stathatos?
See how many people are called Stathatos on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.