Explore the Family Name Hakobyan
The meaning of Hakobyan
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Hakob, eastern Armenian variant of Hagop ‘Jacob’ (see Hagopian). Compare Akopyan and Hakopian.
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How common is the last name Hakobyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hakobyan has seen a significant increase in its prevalence in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 104,257 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 29,878, reflecting a 71.34% change. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose dramatically from 159 in 2000 to 786 in 2010, a steep 394.34% increase. This rise is further indicated by the proportion per 100k people, which grew from 0.06 to 0.27 during the same period, marking a 350% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #29,878 | 71.34% |
| Count | 159 | 786 | 394.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.27 | 350% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hakobyan
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hakobyan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. While the surname was primarily associated with those identifying as White in both 2000 and 2010, this proportion saw a modest increase from 85.53% to 97.20%, a change of 13.64%. The percentage of individuals identified as being of two or more races dropped dramatically from 14.47% in 2000 to just 2.29% in 2010, marking an 84.17% decrease. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.53% | 97.2% | 13.64% |
| Two or More Races | 14.47% | 2.29% | -84.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |