Explore the Family Name Aslanyan
The meaning of Aslanyan
Armenian: variant of Aslanian, found mainly in Armenia and Russia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aslanyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aslanyan has significantly increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aslanyan was ranked 63,450 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,636, which indicates a change of 21.77%. The count of individuals with the Aslanyan surname also rose during this period, from 294 to 423, marking a substantial growth of 43.88%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Aslanyan per 100,000 also rose by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #49,636 | 21.77% |
| Count | 294 | 423 | 43.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aslanyan
In terms of ethnicity as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a notable shift between 2000 and 2010 among those bearing the surname Aslanyan. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the name identified as White (75.85%), followed by those identifying with two or more races (22.45%). However, by 2010, nearly all Aslanyan were White (97.40%), with a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, down to just 1.18%. There was also a slight decline of 30.59% in the Hispanic category. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with no individuals identifying under these ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.85% | 97.4% | 28.41% |
| Two or More Races | 22.45% | 1.18% | -94.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.18% | -30.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |