2000
#29,142
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 766
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.28
Rare Last name
Narine
A surname of Armenian origin signifying a person from Narin or perhaps a diminutive of an Armenian name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,779 Americans carry the last name Narine. That puts it at #17,765 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.52 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 192,667 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Narine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.8K
1 in 192,667
Census rank
#17,765
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,551 bearers of the surname Narine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.52 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 17765th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Narine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.0%) and White (12.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Narine
Among Census respondents with the surname Narine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.0%) and White (12.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Narine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Narine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander39.8% · 618
- Black or African American26.0% · 403
- White12.5% · 194
- Two or more races9.3% · 144
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.6% · 87
Timeline
Historical Census data for Narine
Narine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#21,184
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,239
+473 bearers (+61.7%)
Per 100,000 0.42
Rank movement Up 7,958 places
2020
#17,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,551
+312 bearers (+25.2%)
Per 100,000 0.52
Rank movement Up 3,419 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #29,142 | 766 | 0.28 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,184 | 1,239 | 0.42 | +473 bearers (+61.7%) | Up 7,958 places |
| 2020 | #17,765 | 1,551 | 0.52 | +312 bearers (+25.2%) | Up 3,419 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Narine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,184 | #17,765 | 16.1% |
| Count | 1,239 | 1,551 | 25.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.42 | 0.52 | 23.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Narine bearers went from 1,239 to 1,551 (+25.2% change). The surname moved up 3,419 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,184 to #17,765.
FAQ
Narine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Narine?
Name Census estimates that about 1,779 living Americans carry the surname Narine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 192,667 residents.
How common is Narine?
Narine ranks #17,765 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.52 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,551 people with the surname Narine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,779), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.52 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.52 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Narine.
Has Narine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Narine went from 1,239 recorded bearers to 1,551. That is an increase of 312 (+25.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #21,184 to #17,765.
What does the Census say about the background of Narine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Narine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.0%) and White (12.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Narine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.8% (618 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Narine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (39.8%), Black (26.0%), White (12.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Narine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Narine mean?
A surname of Armenian origin signifying a person from Narin or perhaps a diminutive of an Armenian name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Narine (0.52 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Narine?
Want to know how many people are called Narine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.