Explore the Family Name Kaloustian
The meaning of Kaloustian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Kaloust, a variant of Kalousd, western Armenian form of Galust (see Galstyan). Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Ara, Maral, Sarkis, Aram, Boghos, Diran, Garabed, Garabet, Hagop, Kaloust, Kevork, Kohar.
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How common is the last name Kaloustian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaloustian saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 70,208th. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, from 299 to 279, marking a 6.69% drop. This shift is seen in the proportion per 100,000 people, which declined from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a decrease of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #70,208 | -12.19% |
| Count | 299 | 279 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaloustian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Kaloustian surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 2.61% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010, marking a 24.88% change. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 from 2.68% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 96.77% | 2.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.51% | 24.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |