Explore the Family Name Saryan
The meaning of Saryan
Armenian: variant of Saroyan. This form (transliteration) of the surname is found mainly in Russia and Armenia. Compare Sarian.
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How common is the last name Saryan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saryan has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 144,908 to 142,108 during this period, indicating an increase in its prevalence by 1.93%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase from 105 to 117, reflecting a growth rate of 11.43%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.04, suggesting that the relative popularity of the surname Saryan did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,908 | #142,108 | 1.93% |
| Count | 105 | 117 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saryan
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Saryan, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a significant predominance of White ethnicity which increased from 88.57% in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010. There was a minor representation of the surname among those identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this decreased to zero by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no association with the surname Saryan in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.57% | 97.44% | 10.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 11.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |