Explore the Family Name Ayvazian
The meaning of Ayvazian
Armenian: variant of Ayvazyan, found mainly in the US, Iran, and Lebanon. Compare Aivazian. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Haig, Anait, Antranik, Arax, Armen, Arpine, Arsen, Babken, Berge, Hagop, Harout, Nerses. Dutch Henrik, Laurens.
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How common is the last name Ayvazian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ayvazian has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ayvazian was ranked 70,473rd and by 2010 it had climbed to the 58,876th position – a positive change of 16.46%. There were 259 instances of this surname in 2000, which increased to 344 by 2010, reflecting a substantial growth of 32.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 20% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #58,876 | 16.46% |
| Count | 259 | 344 | 32.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ayvazian
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Ayvazian surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a notable increase from 87.64% to 95.35% over the decade. However, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities fell dramatically from 10.42% in 2000 to just 2.03% in 2010. A new development in 2010 was some Ayvazians identifying as Hispanic, constituting 1.74%, while there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.64% | 95.35% | 8.8% |
| Two or More Races | 10.42% | 2.03% | -80.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |