Explore the Family Name Barsamian
The meaning of Barsamian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Barsam, from Syriac Barṣauma, a derivative of ṣauma ‘fast(ing)’, meaning literally ‘son of fasting’ (see Barsoum). This form of the surname is found mainly in the US; in Armenia it is spelled (transliterated) Barsamyan and Parsamyan. Compare Barsoumian. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Raffi, Ara, Arsen, Dikran, Haig, Vahan, Vartan, Agop, Aram, Armen, Goarik, Hagop.
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How common is the last name Barsamian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barsamian experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,987th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to the 43,006th position, marking a 4.93% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, with only a marginal increase from 502 in 2000 to 503 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #43,006 | -4.93% |
| Count | 502 | 503 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barsamian
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Barsamian identify as White, with a small increase from 95.22% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant decrease from 2.99% to 1.19%, a change of -60.20%. The percentage of Barsamians identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010, an increase of 57.55%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 96.22% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.19% | 57.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 1.19% | -60.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |