Explore the Family Name Melkonian
The meaning of Melkonian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Melkon, Armenian form of Melchior. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US, France, and Lebanon. Compare Melkonyan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Ara, Armen, Avedis, Garo, Haik, Nejdeh, Nerses, Zareh, Zaven, Agob, Anahid, Anahit.
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How common is the last name Melkonian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Melkonian has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 26,924 with 848 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 26,086, an increase of 3.11%, with the count of people having this surname rising by 10.73% to 939. This increased the proportion of Melkonians per 100k from 0.31 to 0.32, a growth rate of 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #26,086 | 3.11% |
| Count | 848 | 939 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Melkonian
Regarding the ethnic identity of people bearing the surname Melkonian according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, a vast majority, 92.10%, identified as white, followed by those who identified with two or more races at 4.83% and a small percentage, 2.59%, identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A decade later, in 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of those who identified as white to 96.38%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly to 0.53%, while the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also dipped slightly to 2.24%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time, albeit at a meager 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 96.38% | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.24% | -13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 0.53% | -89.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |