Explore the Family Name Surabian
The meaning of Surabian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Surab, a derivative of Persian Sohrab (see Sohrabi). It is found mainly in the US. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Herach, Karekin, Sarkis, Vahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surabian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Surabian experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 64186 in 2000 to 71265 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 11.03%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this name fell by 5.52% from 290 in 2000 to 274 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #71,265 | -11.03% |
| Count | 290 | 274 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surabian
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Surabian. In 2000, the major ethnicity identified was White at 94.83%, which increased slightly to 96.72% by 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Surabian surname bearers reduced by 20.65%, shifting from 2.76% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000 was 2.41%, but there was no data available for this group in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Surabian surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 96.72% | 1.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.19% | -20.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |