Explore the Family Name Derian
The meaning of Derian
1. Armenian: patronymic from der ‘lord’, a derivative of classical Armenian tēr. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US; in Armenia it is spelled (transliterated) Teryan. 2. Breton (Morbihan): from the Old Breton personal name Dergen. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Garo, Ara, Aram, Armen, Artine, Haig, Vahe.
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How common is the last name Derian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Derian saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,961 but dropped to 65,964 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.77%. However, the count of individuals with this name slightly increased from 297 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.01%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #65,964 | -4.77% |
| Count | 297 | 300 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derian
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of those with the surname Derian have identified as White. In 2000, about 91.92% were White, and although this decreased slightly to 90.33% in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnic identity associated with this surname. Hispanic representation saw a small increase from 6.06% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.92% | 90.33% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 6.06% | 6.67% | 10.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |