Find out how popular the last name Narine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Narine.

Narine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Narine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narine in America

Narine is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narine surname appeared 1,239 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Narine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Narine

The surname NARINE is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "narin," which means "delicate" or "graceful." The name was initially associated with families residing in the historical regions of Armenia, including the provinces of Artsakh and Syunik.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NARINE surname can be found in a medieval Armenian manuscript dated to the late 13th century. This manuscript, which documented genealogical records, mentions a nobleman named Vahram Narine who hailed from the region of Syunik.

In the 15th century, the NARINE family gained prominence in the city of Nor Jugha (now known as Julfa), a thriving center of Armenian culture and trade located in what is now the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. Historical records from this period indicate that several members of the NARINE family were involved in the silk trade and played a significant role in the city's economic and social life.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the NARINE surname spread beyond the borders of historical Armenia as a result of the Armenian diaspora. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Khachatur Narine (c. 1550-1620), a renowned Armenian poet and scholar who lived in the city of Lviv (now in Ukraine).
2. Petros Narine (c. 1590-1670), an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who established trade routes between Armenia and Europe.
3. Mariam Narine (c. 1630-1705), a skilled carpet weaver and artist whose works were highly sought after in the courts of Persia.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the NARINE surname was also documented in various regions of the Russian Empire, where many Armenians had settled. One notable figure from this period was:

4. Arshak Narine (1773-1853), an Armenian writer and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of Armenian schools in Moscow.

As the Armenian diaspora spread further across the globe, the NARINE surname became more widely dispersed. One notable individual from the 20th century was:

5. Ashot Narine (1920-1998), an Armenian-American artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States.

The NARINE surname continues to be widely used among Armenians worldwide, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Narine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Narine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Narine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Narine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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