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

Abramian, 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 Abramian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abramian in America

Abramian is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abramian surname appeared 307 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 Abramian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abramian 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 Abramian

The surname "ABRAMIAN" is of Armenian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Armenian personal name "Abram," which is itself derived from the Hebrew name "Avraham" or "Abraham."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "ABRAMIAN" can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of ancient Armenia, which encompassed parts of present-day Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus region. It is believed that the name was initially used to identify individuals as descendants or relatives of someone named Abram.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "ABRAMIAN" was Khachatur Abramian, a prominent Armenian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 13th century. He played a significant role in defending the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Mamluk invasions.

Another notable figure was Hovhannes Abramian, a skilled architect and sculptor from the 14th century. He is credited with designing and constructing several churches and monasteries in the regions of Vayots Dzor and Syunik, which are renowned for their intricate stone carvings and architectural beauty.

In the 16th century, the surname "ABRAMIAN" was also associated with the Armenian Apostolic Church. Yeghishe Abramian served as the Catholicos (head of the Armenian Church) from 1559 to 1564, during a turbulent period in Armenian history marked by Ottoman conquests and religious persecution.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Mikhail Abramian was a prominent Armenian writer and intellectual who contributed significantly to the development of modern Armenian literature. He was born in 1825 in the city of Shushi, in the Karabakh region, and is known for his poetic works and efforts to promote Armenian cultural identity.

Another notable figure was Harutyun Abramian, a renowned Armenian artist and painter born in 1878. His works, which often depicted scenes from Armenian daily life and landscapes, played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Armenian cultural heritage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The surname "ABRAMIAN" has been carried throughout the centuries by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, religious figures, and community leaders, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Armenian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abramian

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

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

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