Explore the Family Name Avanesian
The meaning of Avanesian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Avanes, a variant of Hovhannis ‘John’ (see Hovhannisyan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Avanesian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Avanesian significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Avanesian was ranked 115,489 in terms of popularity but jumped to 81,458 by 2010 - a growth rate of 29.47%. The number of individuals with the surname also rose from 140 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, marking an increase of 65.71%. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of those bearing the surname Avanesian grew by 60% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #81,458 | 29.47% |
| Count | 140 | 232 | 65.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.08 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avanesian
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Avanesian identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 82.14% to 95.26%. There were no Avanesians who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races dropped quite drastically from 16.43% in 2000 to only 3.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.14% | 95.26% | 15.97% |
| Two or More Races | 16.43% | 3.02% | -81.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |