Explore the Family Name Magarian
The meaning of Magarian
Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Magar, from Greek Makarios ‘blessed’, a Christian saint’s name. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Aram, Arsen, Artin, Jirair, Krikor, Ohannes, Sedik, Vahag, Vahan. French Alphonse, Michel.
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How common is the last name Magarian in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magarian declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,916th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 67,519th, representing a decrease of 12.69%. The number of people with this surname also dropped over the same period, going from 315 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, a decrease of 7.3%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people went down by 16.67% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #67,519 | -12.69% |
| Count | 315 | 292 | -7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magarian
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Magarian between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White with this surname increased slightly, from 95.24% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identified with two or more races decreased from 3.49% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, a change of -41.26%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 96.23% | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 2.05% | -41.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |