Explore the Family Name Nalbandian
The meaning of Nalbandian
Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a farrier, from Turkish nalbant (accusative case nalbandı). Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Anahit, Haig, Aram, Garbis, Hagop, Jirair, Mihran, Rouben, Sarkis, Vartan, Andranik, Antranig.
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How common is the last name Nalbandian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nalbandian has seen a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,815th in popularity with a count of 744 occurrences which grew by 7.26% to 798 counts in 2010, moving its rank up to 29,550th. However, despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Nalbandian per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 3.57%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #29,550 | 0.89% |
| Count | 744 | 798 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nalbandian
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Nalbandian. The majority (91.67% in 2000 and 93.86% in 2010) identify as White. In 2000, there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this category appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.88% of the Nalbandians. There was a noticeable decrease of about 70.09% in people who identified as being of two or more races, falling from 6.72% in 2000 to just 2.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a significant rise of approximately 246.81%, albeit from a small base, increasing from 0.94% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained the same with no individuals under these categories identified with the surname Nalbandian during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 93.86% | 2.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 3.26% | 246.81% |
| Two or More Races | 6.72% | 2.01% | -70.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |