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

Vlamis, 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 Vlamis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vlamis in America

Vlamis is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vlamis surname appeared 174 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 Vlamis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vlamis 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 Vlamis

The surname Vlamis is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine Empire in the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "vlamis," which means "serf" or "peasant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals of lower social status or those working as farmers or laborers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vlamis surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century, particularly in regions of modern-day Greece and parts of the former Byzantine Empire. During this period, surnames were becoming more prevalent, and individuals began adopting family names based on their occupation, place of origin, or distinctive physical characteristics.

One notable historical reference to the Vlamis surname is found in the chronicles of the Despotate of Epirus, a Byzantine Greek successor state that existed in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The chronicles mention a certain Georgios Vlamis, who served as a military commander and played a significant role in the region's conflicts and political affairs.

In the 14th century, records from the island of Crete, which was under Venetian rule at the time, include references to individuals with the surname Vlamis. This suggests that the name may have spread to other parts of the Greek-speaking world during this period, possibly through migration or trade.

Over the centuries, the Vlamis surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Vlamys, Vlamius, and Vlameas, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where bearers of the name resided.

Some notable individuals with the surname Vlamis throughout history include:

1. Konstantinos Vlamis (1801-1876), a Greek military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece in 1861.
2. Ioannis Vlamis (1870-1939), a Greek painter and art teacher known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Georgios Vlamis (1915-1992), a Greek lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Greek Parliament.
4. Nikolaos Vlamis (1921-2004), a Greek journalist and author who wrote extensively on Greek history and culture.
5. Despina Vlamis (born 1955), a contemporary Greek architect and urban planner known for her work on sustainable urban development projects.

While the Vlamis surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, artists, politicians, and professionals, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vlamis

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

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

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