2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yepremian
An Armenian surname derived from the Armenian name Yeprem, which means "to arise".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Yepremian. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yepremian 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Yepremian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yepremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yepremian
The surname Yepremian finds its origins deeply rooted in Armenian heritage. The name likely emerges from the Armenian provinces that are now part of modern-day Turkey. It's approximated that this surname began to appear around the 12th to 14th centuries, coinciding with the broad spread of Christianity in the region. The name derives from the Armenian given name Yeprem, a form of the name Eprem, which in turn originates from the Greek name Ephraim. Ephraim is a Biblical name meaning "fruitful" or “fertile,” indicating an association with prosperity.
The name Yepremian is closely tied to the Armenian Apostolic Church, as religious names were quite common among the Armenians during medieval times. Manuscripts from the early 15th century record the surname Yepremian in monastic and ecclesiastical contexts. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname was in the manuscripts housed at Etchmiadzin, the spiritual center of the Armenian Church.
Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Yepremian have made notable contributions across various fields. In the 18th century, Yepremian family members were known merchants and community leaders in the bustling trade city of Tbilisi, Georgia. One such noteworthy figure was Khachatur Yepremian (1715-1778), whose merchant activities significantly contributed to the local economy.
Moving to modern times, the name gained global recognition due to Garo Yepremian (1944-2015). Born in Cyprus to Armenian parents, Garo Yepremian became a celebrated placekicker in American football, playing for the Miami Dolphins and making a significant impact on the sport in the 1970s. His success brought widespread attention to the surname Yepremian.
In the realm of academia, Dr. Ara Yepremian (1932-2005) made substantial contributions to the study of Near Eastern history and languages. His scholarly works are foundational texts for students exploring ancient Mesopotamian cultures and languages.
In literature, Raffi Yepremian (1925-1997) was a noted Armenian poet and author whose works explored themes of loss and resilience. His contributions helped preserve the Armenian literary tradition during a time when the culture was under significant strain.
Lastly, in the field of medicine, Dr. Seta Yepremian (1950-2010) is recognized for her pioneering work in pediatric oncology in the Middle East. Her groundbreaking research and compassionate care have left a lasting legacy in the medical community.
The Yepremian surname has thus traversed continents and centuries, evolving from its religious and cultural roots in Armenia to be recognized globally due to the prominent achievements of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yepremian
Among Census respondents with the surname Yepremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yepremian 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 Yepremian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yepremian
Yepremian 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,228 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-13 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,228 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 12,182 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 Yepremian 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 | #140,157 | #152,339 | -8.7% |
| Count | 119 | 106 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yepremian bearers went from 119 to 106 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 12,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #152,339.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Yepremian
FAQ
Yepremian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yepremian?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Yepremian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Yepremian?
Yepremian ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Yepremian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yepremian.
Has Yepremian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yepremian went from 119 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Yepremian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yepremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yepremian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yepremian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Yepremian (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 Yepremian mean?
An Armenian surname derived from the Armenian name Yeprem, which means "to arise". 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 Yepremian (0.04 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 share the surname Yepremian?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.