Explore the Family Name Topalian
The meaning of Topalian
Armenian: patronymic from a nickname based on the Turkish adjective topal ‘lame, crippled’. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Garabed, Arshag, Mesrop, Shake, Siranoush, Zohrab.
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How common is the last name Topalian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Topalian saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,686th among all surnames, with approximately 387 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dipped to 51,396, despite an increase to 405 people bearing the surname. This represented a modest growth of 4.65%. The proportion of individuals named Topalian per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.14 over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #51,396 | -1.4% |
| Count | 387 | 405 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topalian
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Topalian also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White held the majority at 90.18% in 2000, increasing to 92.84% by 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity rose significantly from 2.58% to 4.20%. However, those who identified as having two or more ethnicities decreased drastically from 5.68% to 1.98%. Unfortunately, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders went down to zero by 2010, while the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.18% | 92.84% | 2.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 4.2% | 62.79% |
| Two or More Races | 5.68% | 1.98% | -65.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |