Explore the Family Name Georgian
The meaning of Georgian
Americanized form of Armenian Gevorgyan, Gevorgian, Gevorkyan, or Gevorkian, patronymics from Armenian equivalents of the personal name George. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Hovsep, Ohannes, Razmik, Takouhi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Georgian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Georgian' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808 in popularity but fell to 79,075 by 2010, indicating a 10.12% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease of 4.74%, falling from 253 individuals in 2000 to 241 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #79,075 | -10.12% |
| Count | 253 | 241 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Georgian
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname 'Georgian' identified as Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 93.28% in 2000 to 88.80% in 2010, a decrease of 4.80%. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 3.95% in 2000 to 7.47% in 2010, a growth of 89.11%. No individuals reported having two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 88.8% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 7.47% | 89.11% |
| 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% |