Notaras Surname
Approximately 966 people bear this surname
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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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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 620 | 1:43,541 | 5,522 |
| Greece | 247 | 1:44,857 | 7,310 |
| United States | 78 | 1:4,646,909 | 242,363 |
| England | 10 | 1:5,571,806 | 158,774 |
| France | 3 | 1:22,140,907 | 385,998 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 1:3,667,742 | 11,574 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1:27,088,852 | 277,613 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| East Timor | 1 | 1:1,215,928 | 507 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
Notaras Surname Meaning
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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.
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Notaras Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Notaras Come From? nationality or country of origin
Notaras is most common in Australia. It may be found in the variant forms:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Notaras? popularity and diffusion
It is the 371,590th most commonly used surname on a worldwide basis, borne by around 1 in 7,544,043 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Oceania, where 64 percent of Notaras reside; 64 percent reside in Australasia and 64 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.
It is most commonly held in Australia, where it is carried by 620 people, or 1 in 43,541. In Australia it is mostly concentrated in: New South Wales, where 78 percent reside, Australian Capital Territory, where 10 percent reside and Queensland, where 9 percent reside. Barring Australia this surname exists in 10 countries. It is also found in Greece, where 26 percent reside and The United States, where 8 percent reside.
Notaras Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Notaras are 11.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 65% being 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.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottaras | 93 | 1 | / |
| Notara | 92 | 268 | / |
| Nataras | 86 | 98 | / |
| Notoras | 86 | 17 | / |
| Notarad | 86 | 8 | / |
| Notaray | 86 | 7 | / |
| Notaros | 86 | 5 | / |
| Nottara | 86 | 4 | / |
| Notarah | 86 | 1 | / |
| Nattaras | 80 | 63 | / |
| Notaradh | 80 | 1 | / |
| Notorass | 80 | 1 | / |
| Notaro | 77 | 4,477 | / |
| Natara | 77 | 685 | / |
| Notora | 77 | 3 | / |
| Noitharap | 75 | 189 | / |
| Notaharaj | 75 | 10 | / |
| Noitharat | 75 | 8 | / |
| Natharase | 75 | 1 | / |
| Nataraj | 71 | 2,873 | / |
| Nateras | 71 | 1,957 | / |
| Nhatara | 71 | 152 | / |
| Ngatara | 71 | 152 | / |
| Nottaro | 71 | 150 | / |
| Natarau | 71 | 121 | / |
| Nastara | 71 | 37 | / |
| Notaroš | 71 | 31 | / |
| Nataros | 71 | 21 | / |
| Nnatara | 71 | 17 | / |
| Nataira | 71 | 15 | / |
| Natoras | 71 | 11 | / |
| Natarga | 71 | 8 | / |
| Nathara | 71 | 8 | / |
| Natarat | 71 | 5 | / |
| Natarra | 71 | 5 | / |
| Nataraș | 71 | 4 | / |
| Nattara | 71 | 4 | / |
| Nataara | 71 | 3 | / |
| Nataray | 71 | 2 | / |
| Natarha | 71 | 2 | / |
| Noutaro | 71 | 1 | / |
| Nautara | 71 | 1 | / |
| Noitharach | 71 | 1 | / |
| Natayra | 71 | 1 | / |
| Natarad | 71 | 1 | / |
| Natarac | 71 | 1 | / |
| Nataura | 71 | 1 | / |
| Notarro | 71 | 1 | / |
| Natouras | 67 | 37 | / |
| Natharay | 67 | 24 | / |
| Natharat | 67 | 21 | / |
| Nachtara | 67 | 20 | / |
| Ngataara | 67 | 9 | / |
| Noottaro | 67 | 6 | / |
| Natharga | 67 | 5 | / |
| Nataraai | 67 | 3 | / |
| Nashtara | 67 | 3 | / |
| Nataaira | 67 | 3 | / |
| Nattarat | 67 | 2 | / |
| Natoïtra | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natharaj | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natharah | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natharad | 67 | 1 | / |
| Noutarou | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nnatarah | 67 | 1 | / |
| Naterais | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natarach | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natahara | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natteras | 67 | 1 | / |
| Natarath | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nnataraj | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nataraaj | 67 | 1 | / |
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