Explore the Family Name Petrosian
The meaning of Petrosian
Armenian: variant of Petrosyan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Dikran, Anahid, Anahit, Anait, Antranik, Ara, Armen, Armine, Ashot, Gagik, Goar, Hagop.
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How common is the last name Petrosian in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrosian has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 41,995 in 2000 to 39,960 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.85%. At the same time, the count of individuals with the last name Petrosian also increased from 487 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, a growth of 12.73%. This implies a slight increase in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #39,960 | 4.85% |
| Count | 487 | 549 | 12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrosian
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Petrosian identify as White, accounting for 82.75% in 2000 and rising to 92.90% in 2010. There was a significant decrease over the decade in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, dropping from 14.78% in 2000 to just 3.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in people who identified as Hispanic, from 2.26% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Petrosian identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.75% | 92.9% | 12.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.64% | 61.06% |
| Two or More Races | 14.78% | 3.1% | -79.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |