Explore the Family Name Hekimian
The meaning of Hekimian
Armenian: patronymic from hekim, a Turkish occupational name for a physician. Compare Hakimian.
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How common is the last name Hekimian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hekimian has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 114,166th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 105,600th. This represents a 7.5% increase in rank. During that same time period, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 142 to 169, an increase of 19.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 20%, going from 0.05 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #105,600 | 7.5% |
| Count | 142 | 169 | 19.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hekimian
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Hekimian identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.76% in this category over the decade. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise, jumping from 3.52% in 2000 to 8.88% in 2010 - an increase of 152.27%. Meanwhile, those who identified as being of two or more ethnicities decreased from 7.04% to none over the same period. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.44% | 88.76% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 8.88% | 152.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |