Explore the Family Name Malkasian
The meaning of Malkasian
Armenian: patronymic from a variant of the personal name Malkhas, composed of Persian māl ‘goods’ and khāṣ ‘fine’, or an Americanized form of its western and eastern Armenian standard variants, Malkhasian or Malkhasyan. This form of the surname is found only in the US. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Zaven, Arad, Ararat, Armen, Dikran, Sarkis.
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How common is the last name Malkasian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malkasian saw a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 70,679 in 2000 to 74,375 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 5.23%. However, this didn't correlate with a decrease in the number of individuals bearing the surname; the count increased marginally from 258 to 260 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 0.78. The proportion of people with the surname Malkasian per 100,000 also decreased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,375 | -5.23% |
| Count | 258 | 260 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malkasian
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Malkasian identified as White. This demographic grew from 92.25% in 2000 to 95.38% in 2010, an increase of 3.39%. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a significant decrease, dropping from 6.20% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Furthermore, the census reported minor changes among the Hispanic population, which rose from 0% to 2.31% over the same time frame. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 95.38% | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.2% | 1.92% | -69.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |