Explore the Family Name Sarkissian
The meaning of Sarkissian
Armenian: variant of Sarkisian. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Sarkis, Aram, Vahik, Vartan, Hrair, Anahid, Armen, Artin, Bedros, Haigh, Hrand, Krikor.
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How common is the last name Sarkissian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sarkissian has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,138 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 18,918 – a change of approximately 6.06%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 1,231 in 2000 to 1,443 in 2010, representing a growth of 17.22%. The proportion of individuals bearing the Sarkissian surname per 100,000 people rose by 6.52%, from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,138 | #18,918 | 6.06% |
| Count | 1,231 | 1,443 | 17.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarkissian
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarkissian has also changed slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Sarkissians identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 45.61% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 45.64%. The majority of Sarkissians identified as White, with this group growing from 86.60% in 2000 to 90.85% in 2010. However, the proportion of Sarkissians claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly, falling by 50.47%. There were no reported changes in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 90.85% | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 10.64% | 5.27% | -50.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.84% | 45.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.83% | 45.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |