Explore the Family Name Hakopian
The meaning of Hakopian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Hakop ‘Jacob’, a variant of Hakob (see Hakobyan). Compare Akopian and Hagopian.
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How common is the last name Hakopian in the United States?
The surname Hakopian has seen a significant rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 109,328 in terms of popularity and increased to 63,373 by 2010, representing an approximate 42% change. The count of individuals with this surname also more than doubled from 150 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, marking a substantial 110% increase. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, the number bearing the Hakopian surname rose from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, which indicates an 83.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #63,373 | 42.03% |
| Count | 150 | 315 | 110% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hakopian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hakopian surname primarily identifies as White as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 75.33% of those with the surname identified as White, and this proportion increased to 92.38% in 2010, marking a change of 22.63%. Additionally, there was a fraction of Hakopians who identified with two or more races; however, this percentage significantly decreased from 23.33% in 2000 to just 6.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those with the Hakopian surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.33% | 92.38% | 22.63% |
| Two or More Races | 23.33% | 6.35% | -72.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |