Explore the Family Name Ajemian
The meaning of Ajemian
Armenian: patronymic from Turkish Acem ‘Persian’, from Arabic a’jam ‘one who speaks Arabic incorrectly’. Compare Adjemian. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Mihran, Anahid, Aram, Bedros, Hagop, Harutun, Hrach, Hratch, Ohannes, Sevag, Vartkes.
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How common is the last name Ajemian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Ajemian surname grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010, shifting from rank 75,695 to a higher rank of 68,345. This indicates a rank increase of approximately 9.71%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing the Ajemian surname also increased by 21.52%, from 237 in 2000 to 288 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw an upward shift, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a change of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #68,345 | 9.71% |
| Count | 237 | 288 | 21.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ajemian
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ajemian surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 93.67% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing marginally from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.95% in 2000. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 95.14% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.08% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |