Notaras Surname

371,590th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 966 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Australia
Highest density in:
Australia

Notaras Surname User-submission:

The surname Notaras (Greek: Νοταρᾶς) originates from the Latin notarius, meaning 'secretary' or 'scribe,' reflecting the family's historical roles in administration. Prominent in the late Byzantine period, Loukas Notaras served as the last megas doux (grand admiral) of the empire.

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Notaras Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Australia6201:43,5415,522
Greece2471:44,8577,310
United States781:4,646,909242,363
England101:5,571,806158,774
France31:22,140,907385,998
Hong Kong21:3,667,74211,574
South Africa21:27,088,852277,613
Canada11:36,845,591464,108
East Timor11:1,215,928507
Philippines11:101,238,223404,861
Sweden11:9,846,757347,448

Notaras Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The surname Notaras (Greek: Νοταρᾶς) originates from the Latin notarius, meaning 'secretary' or 'scribe,' reflecting the family's historical roles in administration. Prominent in the late Byzantine period, Loukas Notaras served as the last megas doux (grand admiral) of the empire. After Constantinople's fall in 1453, members of the Notaras family, including Loukas's daughter Anna, migrated to Italy, particularly Venice, where they became influential in the Greek diaspora community. Anna Notaras notably supported Greek Orthodox institutions and the establishment of Greek printing in Venice.

- Britannica

Notaras Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Notaras Come From? nationality or country of origin

Notaras is borne by more people in Australia than any other country/territory. It can be found in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name Notaras? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 371,590th most widely held surname globally, held by around 1 in 7,544,043 people. This surname is mostly found in Oceania, where 64 percent of Notaras reside; 64 percent reside in Australasia and 64 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.

The surname is most frequently occurring in Australia, where it is held by 620 people, or 1 in 43,541. In Australia Notaras is primarily concentrated in: New South Wales, where 78 percent live, Australian Capital Territory, where 10 percent live and Queensland, where 9 percent live. Aside from Australia this surname occurs in 10 countries. It is also common in Greece, where 26 percent live and The United States, where 8 percent live.

Notaras Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those bearing the Notaras last name are 11.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 65% registered with the party.

Notaras earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 6.68% more than the national average, earning $46,030 USD per year.

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