Explore the Family Name Markosian
The meaning of Markosian
Armenian: variant of Markosyan or Margosian, found mainly in the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markosian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Markosian experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 100,194 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 107,134, representing a 6.93% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 167 in 2000 to 166 in 2010, marking a 0.6% drop. However, the proportion of people named Markosian per 100,000 remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #107,134 | -6.93% |
| Count | 167 | 166 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markosian
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Markosian, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. This percentage increased slightly from 88.02% in 2000 to 89.76% in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified with two or more races. This group decreased by 7.07%, moving from 7.78% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero individuals identifying with the Markosian surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.02% | 89.76% | 1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 7.78% | 7.23% | -7.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |