Explore the Family Name Avakyan
The meaning of Avakyan
Armenian: variant of Avakian or Avagyan, found mainly in Russia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avakyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Avakyan has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. It jumped in rank from 96,033 to 80,131, representing a 16.56% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 34.66%, from 176 in 2000 to 237 in 2010. This shift resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100k people, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #80,131 | 16.56% |
| Count | 176 | 237 | 34.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avakyan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Avakyan has also experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 85.8% identified as White and 13.07% reported belonging to two or more races. By 2010, those identifying as White increased to 93.25%, while those reporting two or more races decreased to 3.8%, marking a decline of 70.93%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 93.25% | 8.68% |
| Two or More Races | 13.07% | 3.8% | -70.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |