2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stratigos
A Greek surname referring to one's military rank or status as a commander/general.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Stratigos. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stratigos 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Stratigos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratigos, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stratigos
The surname Stratigos is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval Byzantine period. It derives from the Greek word "stratigos," meaning "military commander" or "general." This reflects the name's association with individuals who held significant military roles or positions of leadership in ancient Greek society.
The earliest known references to the name Stratigos can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over much of the Mediterranean region from the 4th to the 15th century. These documents often mentioned notable military figures and commanders bearing this surname, indicating its prestige and importance within the Byzantine aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Stratigos was Michael Stratigos, a prominent Byzantine general who served under Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century. He played a crucial role in the Byzantine campaigns against the Bulgarian Empire and was renowned for his military prowess and leadership.
Another notable figure was Andronikos Stratigos, a high-ranking Byzantine military commander who lived in the early 12th century. He served under Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and was instrumental in the wars against the Seljuk Turks, defending the imperial territories in Anatolia.
In the 13th century, the name Stratigos appears in connection with the island of Rhodes, where a powerful family bearing this surname held significant influence. The Stratigos family was closely tied to the Knights Hospitaller, a prominent military order that ruled over Rhodes during the Crusades.
One of the most renowned members of this family was John Stratigos, born in 1225, who served as the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller from 1285 to 1292. His leadership and military expertise played a vital role in the defense of Rhodes against various Muslim forces.
During the Byzantine era and the subsequent Ottoman period, the surname Stratigos continued to be associated with military leadership and nobility. Several individuals bearing this name held important positions within the Ottoman Empire, serving as commanders, governors, or advisors to the sultans.
Notably, Georgios Stratigos, born in 1548, was a Greek military leader who fought against the Ottoman Turks during the Greek uprising in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the resistance movements and became a symbol of Greek patriotism and the struggle for independence.
Throughout its long history, the surname Stratigos has maintained its association with military leadership, courage, and strategic prowess. Its Greek roots and centuries-old presence in the region have firmly established it as a significant and respected name within the cultural and historical fabric of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stratigos
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratigos, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Stratigos 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 Stratigos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stratigos
Stratigos 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
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+14 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,854 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-16 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,023 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +14 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 2,854 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 16,023 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 Stratigos 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 | #126,765 | #142,788 | -12.6% |
| Count | 135 | 119 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stratigos bearers went from 135 to 119 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 16,023 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #142,788.
FAQ
Stratigos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stratigos?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Stratigos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Stratigos?
Stratigos ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Stratigos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Stratigos.
Has Stratigos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stratigos went from 135 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Stratigos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratigos, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Stratigos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stratigos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Stratigos (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 Stratigos mean?
A Greek surname referring to one's military rank or status as a commander/general. 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 Stratigos (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 surname Stratigos?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.