Explore the Family Name Apelian
The meaning of Apelian
Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Apel, an equivalent of Biblical Abel. Compare Abelyan.
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How common is the last name Apelian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apelian experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,394 and slightly dropped to rank 83,834 by 2010, representing a 5.59% decrease. However, interestingly, the count of individuals carrying this surname saw an infinitesimal increase from 223 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.45%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #83,834 | -5.59% |
| Count | 223 | 224 | 0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apelian
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Apelian has been quite steady over the years, as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (94.17%), with a small percentage identifying with two or more races (4.48%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had slightly decreased to 93.75%, while those claiming mixed ethnic identity fell to 3.57%, indicating a reduction of 20.31%. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of a small Hispanic representation, at 2.68%. Despite these minor shifts, the data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 93.75% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.48% | 3.57% | -20.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |