Explore the Family Name Basmajian
The meaning of Basmajian
Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a maker or seller of printed textiles, from Turkish basmacı, an agent derivative of basma ‘printed textile’. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Haig, Ara, Vahan, Aram, Armen, Arusyak, Diran, Noubar, Onnik, Varant, Vasken. French Armand.
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How common is the last name Basmajian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Basmajian has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 55,237 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 56,588, a decrease of 2.45%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 348 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, a rise of 3.74%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Basmajian per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #56,588 | -2.45% |
| Count | 348 | 361 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basmajian
When looking at ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Basmajian identified as White in both 2000 (96.26%) and 2010 (96.68%), showing a slight increase. The percentage identifying as having two or more races dropped from 2.30% in 2000 to zero in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.39% of individuals with the surname identifying as Hispanic. Percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.68% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |