Explore the Family Name Sahakian
The meaning of Sahakian
Armenian: variant of Sahakyan, found mainly in the US, Lebanon, and France. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Ara, Armen, Garnik, Hasmik, Ohannes, Sahak, Vicken, Adik, Anoush, Antranik, Aram, Arax.
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How common is the last name Sahakian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sahakian has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sahakian was the 40,335th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to be the 37,492nd most popular, showing a growth of 7.05%. The number of people with the Sahakian surname also grew from 511 in 2000 to 594 in 2010, an increase of 16.24%. The proportion of individuals in the population with this surname also saw a slight rise from 0.19 per 100k in 2000 to 0.2 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #37,492 | 7.05% |
| Count | 511 | 594 | 16.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahakian
In terms of ethnicity, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Sahakian surname identified as White, with this group making up 86.89% in 2000 and growing to 93.77% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, dropping from 12.52% in 2000 to just 4.21% in 2010. A new addition in 2010 was those identifying as Hispanic, comprising 1.35% of the Sahakians. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.89% | 93.77% | 7.92% |
| Two or More Races | 12.52% | 4.21% | -66.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |