Explore the Family Name Haroutunian
The meaning of Haroutunian
Armenian: variant of Harutyunyan, found mainly in the US and Lebanon. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Haig, Aram, Vigen, Ashot, Garo, Grigor, Hagop, Haroutun, Norayr, Setrag, Tigran, Vahe.
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How common is the last name Haroutunian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haroutunian saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 49,159 to 51,066, indicating a decrease in rank by 3.88%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 1.49%, from 402 in 2000 to 408 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by 6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #51,066 | -3.88% |
| Count | 402 | 408 | 1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haroutunian
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Haroutunian identify as White, with this group experiencing a slight increase from 92.29% in 2000 to 93.87% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 48.71%, from 6.22% to 3.19%. A new development in the 2010 census was the emergence of individuals with the Haroutunian surname identifying as Hispanic, which accounted for 2.21% of the total. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 93.87% | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 6.22% | 3.19% | -48.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |