2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vrotsos
A Greek surname derived from a nickname meaning "sweat" or "perspiration".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Vrotsos. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vrotsos 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Vrotsos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrotsos, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vrotsos
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrotsos, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vrotsos 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 Vrotsos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vrotsos
Vrotsos 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-9 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,955 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-15 bearers (-13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,541 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 16,955 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-13.0%) | Down 11,541 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 Vrotsos 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 | #144,141 | #155,682 | -8.0% |
| Count | 115 | 100 | -13.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vrotsos bearers went from 115 to 100 (-13.0% change). The surname moved down 11,541 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #155,682.
FAQ
Vrotsos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vrotsos?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Vrotsos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Vrotsos?
Vrotsos ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Vrotsos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Vrotsos.
Has Vrotsos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vrotsos went from 115 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 15 (-13.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Vrotsos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrotsos, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Vrotsos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vrotsos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Vrotsos (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 Vrotsos mean?
A Greek surname derived from a nickname meaning "sweat" or "perspiration". 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 Vrotsos (0.03 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 Vrotsos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.