Explore the Family Name Kirakosian
The meaning of Kirakosian
Armenian: variant of Kirakosyan, found mainly in the US and Greece.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirakosian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kirakosian has slightly increased in the United States over a decade. The surname was ranked 101,157th in 2000 and improved its standing to 97,210th in 2010, indicating a 3.9% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 165 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, a rise of 13.33%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Kirakosian surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #97,210 | 3.9% |
| Count | 165 | 187 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirakosian
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some significant shifts within a decade. In 2000, 69.09% of Kirakosians identified as White and this percentage rose to 94.65% in 2010, marking a 37% increase. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a steep decline from 30.91% in 2000 to just 2.67% in 2010. No Kirakosians identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.09% | 94.65% | 37% |
| Two or More Races | 30.91% | 2.67% | -91.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |