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

Theus, 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 Theus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Theus in America

Theus is the 17026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Theus surname appeared 1,669 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Theus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Theus 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 Theus

The surname THEUS is thought to have originated from the Greek island of Crete during the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "theos," meaning "god" or "deity." The name likely referred to someone who was associated with religious or spiritual matters.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname THEUS can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Arkadi in Crete. The document mentions a monk named Ioannis Theus, who was part of the monastery's community.

In the 14th century, the name THEUS appeared in various records from the Venetian-ruled regions of Greece, particularly in the islands of the Aegean Sea. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its Cretan origins during the period of Venetian control.

During the Ottoman era, the surname THEUS was found among Greek communities in various parts of the Ottoman Empire, including Asia Minor and Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). One notable figure with this surname was Konstantinos Theus (1572-1646), a Greek scholar and theologian who taught at the Patriarchal School in Constantinople.

In the 18th century, the THEUS surname was present in various Greek communities across Europe, including those in Italy, Austria, and Russia. One individual of note was Georgios Theus (1728-1792), a Greek merchant and philanthropist who was based in Venice.

As the Greek diaspora spread worldwide, the surname THEUS traveled with it. In the 19th century, individuals with this surname could be found in Greek communities in various parts of the world, including the United States and Australia. One notable figure was Alexandros Theus (1845-1912), a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who lived in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname THEUS has maintained its Greek roots and connections to the Greek diaspora. While its exact origins are not entirely certain, the name's association with the Greek word "theos" and its early presence in Crete and other Greek-speaking regions suggest a rich and enduring history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Theus

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

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

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