Explore the Family Name Arslanian
The meaning of Arslanian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Arslan ‘lion’ of Turkish origin. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US and Lebanon. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Armen, Ara, Hagop, Haig, Krikor, Sark, Agop, Antranig, Arda, Diran, Garabet, Garbis.
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How common is the last name Arslanian in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Arslanian saw a modest growth from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,304 in popularity, with 527 counts and a proportion of 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 39,052 with 564 counts, showing an increase of 7.02%. However, despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 5.0% to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #39,052 | 0.64% |
| Count | 527 | 564 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arslanian
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some interesting shifts. The majority of those bearing the Arslanian surname identified as white, with the percentage increasing from 90.70% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities sharply decreased, going from 5.31% in 2000 to just 1.42% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight rise of 8.03%, moving from 3.61% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010. Finally, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 94.15% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.9% | 8.03% |
| Two or More Races | 5.31% | 1.42% | -73.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |