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

Vrotsos, 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 Vrotsos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vrotsos in America

Vrotsos is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vrotsos surname appeared 115 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 Vrotsos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vrotsos 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 Vrotsos

The surname Vrotsos is of Greek origin, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine Empire period. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "vrotsos," which means "damp" or "wet," possibly referring to a person who lived near a body of water or in a humid region.

The earliest known records of the Vrotsos surname date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in Byzantine manuscripts and documents. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Macedonia and Thrace, which were part of the Byzantine Empire at the time.

During the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans in the 15th century, many Greeks with the surname Vrotsos were forced to flee their homeland, seeking refuge in other parts of Europe. This diaspora contributed to the spread of the name across various regions and countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vrotsos surname can be found in a 16th-century Venetian census, which listed several families bearing this name residing in the city. This suggests that some Vrotsos families had settled in Venice, likely as merchants or tradesmen.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Ioannis Vrotsos (1725-1792) gained prominence as a Greek scholar and philosopher. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent individual with the Vrotsos surname was Konstantinos Vrotsos (1848-1916), a Greek military officer who played a significant role in the Greco-Turkish War of 1897. He is remembered for his bravery and tactical skills during the conflict.

The Vrotsos name can also be traced back to the Greek island of Crete, where it was associated with several notable families. One such family produced the renowned poet and writer, Georgios Vrotsos (1872-1932), whose works celebrated the island's rich cultural heritage and traditions.

In the 20th century, the Vrotsos surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Eleni Vrotsos (1914-1998), a celebrated Greek actress who graced the stage and silver screen with her talents. She is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Greek theater and cinema of her era.

While the Vrotsos surname has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Greek diaspora communities and individuals who have migrated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vrotsos

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

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

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