Explore the Family Name Kurkjian
The meaning of Kurkjian
Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a furrier, from Turkish kürkçü, an agent derivative of kürk ‘fur’. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Ara, Garbis, Garo, Haig, Hrand, Nerses, Sarkis, Satenig, Vahan.
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How common is the last name Kurkjian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kurkjian decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kurkjian ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,068th slot. This represents a decrease of 6.9 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 321 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, a decline of approximately 1.25 percent. Proportionally, the occurrence of the Kurkjian surname per 100,000 people in the population fell by 8.33 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,068 | -6.9% |
| Count | 321 | 317 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurkjian
The ethnic identity associated with the Kurkjian surname also shifted from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 96 percent of those bearing the Kurkjian surname identified themselves as White, and by 2010, this proportion had increased slightly to 98.74 percent. A small percentage (2.49 percent) of Kurkjians in 2000 identified with two or more races, but by 2010, none did so, marking a complete drop. Initially, in 2000, there was a minute proportion (1.56 percent) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, this category also showed no representation. No individuals with the Kurkjian surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 98.74% | 2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |