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

Abgaryan, 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 Abgaryan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abgaryan in America

Abgaryan is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abgaryan surname appeared 138 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 Abgaryan.

The history of the last name Abgaryan

The surname ABGARYAN is of Armenian origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the historic Arshakuni dynasty that ruled the ancient Kingdom of Armenia from 54 to 428 AD. The name is derived from the Armenian word "Abgar," which means "great man" or "noble man."

One of the earliest documented references to the name ABGARYAN can be found in the ancient Armenian manuscript, the "History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi, written in the 5th century AD. The manuscript mentions an Armenian king named Abgar V, who ruled from 4 BC to 7 AD and is believed to be the first Christian monarch in history.

The name ABGARYAN gained prominence during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Vaspurakan and Syunik, which were part of the historic Armenian highlands. Several notable figures with this surname emerged during this time, including Abgaryan Vaspurakan, a prominent Armenian noble and military commander who lived in the 10th century.

During the 12th century, the ABGARYAN name is recorded in the Armenian medieval chronicle "The Chronicle of Matthew of Edessa." The chronicle mentions a prominent Armenian leader named Abgaryan Artsruni, who played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Seljuk Turks.

Another notable figure with the ABGARYAN surname was Petros Abgaryan, a prominent Armenian cleric and scholar who lived in the 13th century. He is known for his contributions to Armenian literature and his translations of various works from Greek and Arabic into Armenian.

In the 14th century, the ABGARYAN name is associated with the Armenian noble family of Abgaryan-Hakhbakyan, which held significant influence and power in the region of Syunik. One of the most prominent members of this family was Hovhannes Abgaryan-Hakhbakyan, who served as the governor of Syunik in the late 14th century.

Throughout history, the ABGARYAN surname has been closely tied to the Armenian culture, tradition, and identity. While the name has evolved and adapted over time, it remains a testament to the rich heritage and ancestry of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abgaryan

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

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

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