Explore the Family Name Garabedian
The meaning of Garabedian
Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Garabed ‘leader, guide’. Compare Garabed and Karapetyan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Garabed, Haig, Aram, Krikor, Garo, Armen, Bedros, Hrair, Kerop, Meline, Mihran, Minas. French Armand, Aide, Andre, Edouard, Michel, Monique, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Garabedian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garabedian has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,764th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 15,564th, marking a change of -5.42%. However, the actual count of people with the Garabedian surname increased slightly from 1,845 in 2000 to 1,879 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.84%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.68 to 0.64 during this period, reflecting a decline of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,764 | #15,564 | -5.42% |
| Count | 1,845 | 1,879 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.64 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garabedian
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Garabedian surname identify as White, with 93.98% in 2000 and a modest decrease to 93.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.22% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010, marking an impressive 79.73% change. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.20% to 1.92%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (0.33%) were no longer present in 2010. A new demographic emerged in 2010, with 0.27% identifying as Black. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 93.61% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.99% | 79.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 1.92% | -40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |