Explore the Family Name Torosian
The meaning of Torosian
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Toros, a short form of Teotoros (see Theodore). This form of the surname is found mainly in the US and Iran. Compare Torossian and Torosyan. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Minas, Sarkis, Toros, Vartouhi, Zaven, Akop, Aram, Ardemis, Asatour, Azatui, Gevork, Grigor.
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How common is the last name Torosian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Torosian has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,904th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to be the 28,241st most popular surname. This represents a 5.56% change in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 741 in 2000 to 847 in 2010, a notable 14.3% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.27 to 0.29, indicating a 7.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #28,241 | 5.56% |
| Count | 741 | 847 | 14.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torosian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the individuals carrying the Torosian surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 89.61% to 93.62%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a significant decrease (-68.44%) in individuals identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 6.75% in 2000 to only 2.13% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise (60.49%) going from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped slightly from 1.75% to 1.42%, a decrease of 18.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 93.62% | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.6% | 60.49% |
| Two or More Races | 6.75% | 2.13% | -68.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 1.42% | -18.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |