Explore the Family Name Nazaryan
The meaning of Nazaryan
Armenian: variant of Nazarian, found mainly in Armenia and Russia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nazaryan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nazaryan has grown in popularity over a span of 10 years. In the year 2000, it was ranked 43,629th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to 34,272nd place, marking an increase of 21.45%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 466 to 662 during this period, increasing by 42.06%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people increased to 0.22 from 0.17, showing a rise of 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #34,272 | 21.45% |
| Count | 466 | 662 | 42.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.22 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nazaryan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nazaryan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, 25.11% of those with the surname identified as belonging to two or more races, this figure fell dramatically by 84.35% to just 3.93% in 2010. Conversely, there was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as white, rising from 74.03% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010, indicating a growth of 28.35%. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.03% | 95.02% | 28.35% |
| Two or More Races | 25.11% | 3.93% | -84.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |