Explore the Family Name Berberian
The meaning of Berberian
Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a barber, from Turkish berber ‘barber’. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Karnig, Ara, Haig, Kevork, Aram, Artin, Diran, Misak, Nubar, Roupen, Sarkis, Vahe.
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How common is the last name Berberian in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berberian saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 25,865 to 26,171, a change of -1.18%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.7% from 893 to 935 during the same period. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased by -3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #26,171 | -1.18% |
| Count | 893 | 935 | 4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berberian
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Berberian identified as White, with 95.74% in 2000 and 95.19% in 2010, a minimal decline of -0.57%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.68% to 3.64%, a significant rise of 116.67%. The proportion identifying with two or more races declined sharply from 2.24% to 0.64%, a drop of -71.43%. There were no reported instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.19% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.64% | 116.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0.64% | -71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |