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

Symolon, 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 Symolon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Symolon in America

Symolon is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Symolon surname appeared 106 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 Symolon.

The history of the last name Symolon

The surname SYMOLON is believed to have originated in the Balkan region of Europe, specifically in the area that is now known as Greece. The name can be traced back to the early 16th century, and is thought to be derived from the Greek words "symolos" and "symolis", which translate to "united" or "combined".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SYMOLON surname appears in a document from the city of Athens, dated 1523. This document references a merchant named Georgios SYMOLON, who was involved in the trade of olive oil and wine. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked in the agricultural or trade sectors.

In the late 16th century, there are records of a family with the surname SYMOLON residing in the village of Pyrgos, located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. This village was known for its production of textiles and pottery, suggesting that the SYMOLON family may have been involved in these industries.

The first known person of historical significance to bear the SYMOLON surname was Konstantinos SYMOLON (1642-1718), a Greek scholar and theologian who studied at the University of Padua in Italy. He later became a professor of philosophy and rhetoric at the Patriarchal School in Constantinople (now Istanbul).

Another notable figure was Eleni SYMOLON (1792-1866), a Greek revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. She is credited with providing shelter and supplies to Greek fighters, and her home in the town of Nafplion served as a base for military operations.

In the 19th century, a prominent SYMOLON family resided in the town of Thessaloniki, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. This family included Petros SYMOLON (1820-1892), a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of schools and hospitals in the region.

During the early 20th century, a Greek immigrant named Nikolaos SYMOLON (1876-1954) settled in the United States, where he established a successful import-export business in New York City. He was known for his efforts in promoting Greek culture and supporting the Greek-American community.

While the SYMOLON surname is relatively uncommon, it has left its mark on various parts of Greece and beyond, with individuals bearing this name contributing to fields such as academia, literature, business, and national struggles for independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Symolon

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

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 Symolon 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.

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

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