Ragias Surname
Approximately 406 people bear this surname
Ragias Surname User-submission:
The surname Ragias comes from the Greek word ragias (ραγιάς), which in turn derives from the Turkish word raya, that came from the Arabic word ra'iyya, meaning 'flock', 'herd'. The non-Muslim subjects of the Ottoman Empire were called ragiades (plural of ragias in Greek), often used derogatorily to mean 'lesser', 'subservient'.
Read More About This SurnameRagias Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 356 | 1:31,123 | 4,827 |
| United States | 39 | 1:9,293,819 | 392,288 |
| Australia | 7 | 1:3,856,529 | 135,538 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
Ragias Surname Meaning
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The surname Ragias comes from the Greek word ragias (ραγιάς), which in turn derives from the Turkish word raya, that came from the Arabic word ra'iyya, meaning 'flock', 'herd'. The non-Muslim subjects of the Ottoman Empire were called ragiades (plural of ragias in Greek), often used derogatorily to mean 'lesser', 'subservient'.
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Average Ragias Salary in
United States
$49,904 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Ragias Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ragias Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ragias is found most in Greece. It may also appear as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Ragias? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 718,674th most common last name worldwide, held by around 1 in 17,949,620 people. The surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 88 percent of Ragias are found; 88 percent are found in Southeastern Europe and 88 percent are found in Helleno-Europe.
The surname Ragias is most widespread in Greece, where it is held by 356 people, or 1 in 31,123. In Greece Ragias is primarily found in: Thessaly, where 33 percent live, Central Macedonia, where 24 percent live and Attica, where 20 percent live. Beside Greece it is found in 6 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 10 percent live and Australia, where 2 percent live.
Ragias Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Ragias surname are 3.91% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 57.14% being registered with the party.
Ragias earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 15.66% more than the national average, earning $49,904 USD per year.
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