2000
#74,398
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 242
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Stavrakis
Greek surname derived from the word "stavros" meaning "cross" or "crucifix".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 252 Americans carry the last name Stavrakis. That puts it at #90,184 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,360,136 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stavrakis 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
252
1 in 1,360,136
Census rank
#90,184
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
220
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 220 bearers of the surname Stavrakis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90184th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavrakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stavrakis
The surname "STAVRAKIS" originates from Greece and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have its roots in the Greek word "stavros," which means "cross." The name likely emerged during the Byzantine era, when many Greek surnames were derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or religious symbols.
One of the earliest known references to the name "STAVRAKIS" can be found in a document dated 1472, which mentions a certain Ioannis Stavrakis from the island of Crete. This suggests that the name was prevalent in the Greek islands and coastal regions during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, records show a Georgios Stavrakis, a merchant from the city of Thessaloniki, who traded goods with Italian and Ottoman merchants. This indicates that individuals with the surname "STAVRAKIS" were engaged in commercial activities and traveled across the Mediterranean region.
Another notable individual with this surname was Petros Stavrakis, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works on Orthodox Christian theology and was known for his erudition in Greek philosophy and literature.
During the 18th century, the name "STAVRAKIS" appeared in various villages and towns across the Greek mainland, particularly in the regions of Peloponnese and Central Greece. For instance, a church record from the village of Kalambaka dated 1784 mentions a marriage between Athanasios Stavrakis and Maria Papageorgiou.
In the 19th century, the surname "STAVRAKIS" gained prominence with the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Konstantinos Stavrakis, a military officer who fought in several battles and played a crucial role in liberating parts of the Peloponnese region.
As Greek communities began to establish themselves abroad, the surname "STAVRAKIS" also spread to other parts of the world. For example, Nikolaos Stavrakis, born in 1867 in the island of Chios, immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and became a successful businessman in New York City.
Throughout its history, the surname "STAVRAKIS" has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, soldiers, and clergymen. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains deeply rooted in Greek culture and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stavrakis
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavrakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stavrakis 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 Stavrakis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 206
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 9
- Two or more races1.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stavrakis
Stavrakis 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
#77,012
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 249
+7 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 2,614 places
2020
#90,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
-29 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 13,172 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #74,398 | 242 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #77,012 | 249 | 0.08 | +7 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 2,614 places |
| 2020 | #90,184 | 220 | 0.07 | -29 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 13,172 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 Stavrakis 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 | #77,012 | #90,184 | -17.1% |
| Count | 249 | 220 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stavrakis bearers went from 249 to 220 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 13,172 positions in the national ranking, going from #77,012 to #90,184.
FAQ
Stavrakis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stavrakis?
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the surname Stavrakis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,360,136 residents.
How common is Stavrakis?
Stavrakis ranks #90,184 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 220 people with the surname Stavrakis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (252), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Stavrakis.
Has Stavrakis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stavrakis went from 249 recorded bearers to 220. That is a decrease of 29 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #77,012 to #90,184.
What does the Census say about the background of Stavrakis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stavrakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Stavrakis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (206 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stavrakis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Stavrakis (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 Stavrakis mean?
Greek surname derived from the word "stavros" meaning "cross" or "crucifix". 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 Stavrakis (0.07 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 Stavrakis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.