Explore the Family Name Markarian
The meaning of Markarian
Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Markar, from classical Armenian margarē ‘prophet’. Compare Margaryan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Markar, Aram, Armen, Ara, Garabed, Hagop, Mihran, Noubar, Sarkis, Vartan, Arsen, Avedis.
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How common is the last name Markarian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Markarian saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,411 but moved up to a rank of 16,254 in 2010, representing a 0.96% rise in popularity. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 1,615 in 2000 and rising to 1,775 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.91%. This suggests that the surname Markarian became marginally more common among Americans during the first decade of the 21st century.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,411 | #16,254 | 0.96% |
| Count | 1,615 | 1,775 | 9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markarian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Markarian is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 91.15% of people with this surname identified as White, a figure that increased to 93.63% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic with the same surname also experienced an increase, rising from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. However, those reporting their ethnicity as two or more races decreased significantly during this period - from 6.44% in 2000 to 2.7% in 2010, a drop of 58.07%. There were no changes reported among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the 2010 data suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 93.63% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.21% | 67.19% |
| Two or More Races | 6.44% | 2.7% | -58.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |