Explore the Family Name Kirakosyan
The meaning of Kirakosyan
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Kirakos, eastern Armenian equivalent of Greek Kyriakos (see Cyriac). Compare Giragosian and Kirakosian.
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How common is the last name Kirakosyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirakosyan has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,713th most common name and had a count of 304. By 2010, it climbed to the 45,804th rank with a count of 466, reflecting a growth rate of 53.29 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 45.45 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #45,804 | 25.78% |
| Count | 304 | 466 | 53.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirakosyan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kirakosyan. In 2000, 19.08 percent of the individuals with this surname identified as being of two or more races while 80.92 percent identified as White. However, by 2010, there was a significant drop in those identifying as two or more races to only 4.72 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as White increased to 95.28 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.92% | 95.28% | 17.75% |
| Two or More Races | 19.08% | 4.72% | -75.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |