Explore the Family Name Babaian
The meaning of Babaian
Armenian and Iranian: variant of Babayan. As an Armenian surname it is found mainly in the US and Iran.
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How common is the last name Babaian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Babaian has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 60,960th place, indicating a growth in popularity by approximately 4.76%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 291 to 330, marking a 13.4% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #60,960 | 4.76% |
| Count | 291 | 330 | 13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babaian
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Babaian surname identify as White, accounting for 86.60% in 2000 and increasing to 95.45% in 2010. This represents a significant rise in representation by around 10.22%. A small percentage, 12.03% in 2000, identified with two or more races, but this decreased substantially to 2.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Babaian surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 95.45% | 10.22% |
| Two or More Races | 12.03% | 2.73% | -77.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |