Explore the Family Name Tanielian
The meaning of Tanielian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Taniel, western Armenian form of Daniel. It is found mainly in the US and Lebanon. Compare Danielian.
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How common is the last name Tanielian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tanielian held a rank of 123,314 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, which slightly dipped to stand at 138,304 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 129 people in 2000 to 121 by 2010, showing a reduction of 6.2%. Consequently, the proportion of those with the Tanielian surname per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.05% in 2000 to 0.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #138,304 | -12.16% |
| Count | 129 | 121 | -6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanielian
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most holders of the Tanielian surname identified as White, with the percentage rising slightly from 88.37% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 6.20% in 2000 to 7.44% in 2010. In 2000, a small fraction (3.88%) of the Tanielians identified with two or more races, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No one with the Tanielian surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.37% | 90.91% | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 7.44% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |