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

Abelyan, 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 Abelyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abelyan in America

Abelyan is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abelyan surname appeared 104 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 Abelyan.

The history of the last name Abelyan

The surname Abelyan has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian name Abel, which itself comes from the biblical figure of the same name. The suffix "-yan" is a common Armenian patronymic ending, indicating that the name likely referred to a descendant or family member of someone named Abel.

The earliest known references to the Abelyan surname can be found in various Armenian historical records and manuscripts from the 9th to 12th centuries. These include mentions of individuals bearing the name in monastic chronicles and legal documents from the regions of Vaspurakan and Syunik, which were important centers of Armenian culture and administration during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Abelyan surname was Grigor Abelyan, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He is known for his contributions to the development of Armenian church literature and his commentaries on various religious texts.

Another notable Abelyan was Sargis Abelyan, a military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Seljuk Turks in the 12th century. His exploits are documented in several Armenian historical chronicles from that period.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Abelyan name can be found in various records from the region of Khachen, which was part of the Armenian principality of Artsakh. This area is now located in the modern-day Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).

In more recent history, the Abelyan surname has been associated with several notable figures in Armenian literature and arts. One such individual was Hovhannes Abelyan (1865-1936), a prominent writer and poet who was instrumental in the development of modern Armenian literature.

Another famous Abelyan was Martiros Saryan (1880-1972), a renowned Armenian painter and a pioneer of modern art in Armenia. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of Armenian landscapes and village life.

While the Abelyan surname has its roots in Armenia, it has also been adopted by Armenian communities in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America, due to centuries of Armenian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abelyan

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

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 Abelyan 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.

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 Abelyan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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