Stoikos Surname

337,050th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1,093 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Greece
Highest density in:
Greece

Stoikos Surname User-submission:

The surname Stoikos originates from the stoics, the followers of the Stoic philosophy in ancient times. These philosophers traveled from Athens northwards to the region of Macedonia to disseminate their teachings. The term stoikos was originally a singular form of the word stoikoi, meaning 'stoic'.

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Stoikos Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Greece9141:12,1221,608
Canada1081:341,16330,982
Australia481:562,41041,290
Germany141:5,750,390205,224
United States71:51,779,848968,877
Sweden11:9,846,757347,448
Switzerland11:8,212,915156,297

Stoikos (19) may also be a first name.

Stoikos Surname Meaning

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The surname Stoikos originates from the stoics, the followers of the Stoic philosophy in ancient times. These philosophers traveled from Athens northwards to the region of Macedonia to disseminate their teachings. The term stoikos was originally a singular form of the word stoikoi, meaning 'stoic'. The name is most commonly found in Northern Greece, particularly in Macedonia, as this was the area where the Stoic philosophers spread their doctrine.

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Stoikos Last Name Facts

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

The last name Stoikos occurs in Greece more than any other country/territory. It may also appear as:. Click here for other possible spellings of Stoikos.

How Common Is The Last Name Stoikos? popularity and diffusion

It is the 337,050th most commonly used last name on a global scale, held by around 1 in 6,667,471 people. The surname Stoikos is mostly found in Europe, where 85 percent of Stoikos reside; 84 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 84 percent reside in Helleno-Europe. It is also the 2,523,061st most prevalent first name world-wide It is held by 19 people.

This last name is most frequently held in Greece, where it is carried by 914 people, or 1 in 12,122. In Greece it is most numerous in: Central Macedonia, where 76 percent live, Western Macedonia, where 9 percent live and Attica, where 6 percent live. Besides Greece Stoikos is found in 6 countries. It is also found in Canada, where 10 percent live and Australia, where 4 percent live.

Stoikos Last Name Statistics demography

The amount Stoikos earn in different countries varies greatly. In United States they earn 214.68% more than the national average, earning $135,781 USD per year and in Canada they earn 20.65% more than the national average, earning $59,944 CAD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Stokos9260/
Stikos9248/
Staikos861,513/
Stokkos8692/
Stoukos8646/
Stoykos868/
Stoicos864/
Stojkos862/
Stoikas862/
Stáikos861/
Stockots800/
Stokoz77714/
Stokas77349/
Stikas77100/
Stakos7730/
Stokus7715/
Sticos779/
Stykos775/
Stekos774/
Stikus771/
Stickhost7510/
Stockhoss751/
Stockhose750/
Stockhoes750/
Stockhous750/
Stockouse750/
Stoškus71268/
Stagkos71263/
Stoukas71260/
Stigkas71223/
Stockus71201/
Stoskus7186/
Stockhouse7160/
Staicos7133/
Stoycos7121/
Stakkos7120/
Stuokas7117/
Stiokas7117/
Ztoukos7116/
Stuokus717/
Staskos716/
Stogkus713/
Stajkos711/
Stikoch711/
Stokaas711/
Stakoes711/
Stokuis711/
Stookus710/
Stockhus6753/
Stoshkus6746/
Stochkus6710/
Stoszkus679/
Staackos671/
Stougkas671/
Zhstikas671/
Stockaus670/

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