Explore the Family Name Hovsepian
The meaning of Hovsepian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Hovsep, from classical Armenian Yovsēp (see Joseph). This form of the surname is found mainly in the US, Iran, and Lebanon. Compare Hovsepyan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Armen, Vartkes, Aram, Ohan, Ara, Arsen, Berge, Berj, Dickran, Ervand, Gagik, Garo.
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How common is the last name Hovsepian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hovsepian has been growing in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked at 26,614 and had an occurrence of 861 times per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank improved to 23,837, a change of 10.43 percent, and the count increased to 1,060, representing a notable growth rate of 23.11 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 also rose by 12.5 percent, from 0.32 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #23,837 | 10.43% |
| Count | 861 | 1,060 | 23.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.36 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovsepian
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Hovsepians identifying as White increased slightly from 89.78 percent to 93.96 percent, there was a significant drop in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 7.78 percent to just 2.74 percent. It's worth noting that the representation in Asian/Pacific Islander category, previously 0.58 percent, was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw a substantial increase, rising from 1.63 percent to 2.83 percent, marking a growth of 73.62 percent. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 93.96% | 4.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.83% | 73.62% |
| Two or More Races | 7.78% | 2.74% | -64.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |