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

Abramyan, 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 Abramyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abramyan in America

Abramyan is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abramyan surname appeared 428 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 Abramyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abramyan 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 Abramyan

The surname ABRAMYAN is of Armenian origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Armenian name "Abram," which in turn comes from the Hebrew name "Abraham." The name was initially used as a personal name, but over time, it became a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Abram."

ABRAMYAN is a common surname in Armenia, particularly in the regions of Ararat, Armavir, and Yerevan. It is also found in significant numbers among the Armenian diaspora communities around the world, especially in Russia, Iran, and the United States.

One of the earliest recorded references to the ABRAMYAN surname can be found in an Armenian manuscript dated around 1250 AD, which mentions a scribe named Hovhannes ABRAMYAN. This document is currently housed in the Matenadaran, an ancient repository of manuscripts in Yerevan.

In the 14th century, an Armenian nobleman named Grigor ABRAMYAN is mentioned in historical chronicles as a prominent figure during the reign of the Orbelian dynasty. He is said to have played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Mamluk invaders.

During the Ottoman period, the ABRAMYAN family was known for their involvement in trade and commerce. Khachatur ABRAMYAN (1690-1762) was a wealthy merchant who established trade routes between Armenia and Europe, exporting Armenian goods such as carpets, silk, and spices.

In the 19th century, Arshak ABRAMYAN (1825-1892) was a renowned Armenian writer and scholar. He authored several works on Armenian history, literature, and culture, and played a significant role in the Armenian national awakening movement.

Another notable figure was Hayk ABRAMYAN (1879-1935), a prominent Armenian revolutionary and military leader. He fought against the Ottoman and Russian empires during the Armenian Genocide and later served as a commander in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.

In the field of arts and culture, Armen ABRAMYAN (1908-1985) was a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor. He is best known for his orchestral works, which often drew inspiration from Armenian folk music traditions.

Throughout history, the ABRAMYAN surname has been associated with various professions, from clergymen and scholars to merchants and military leaders, reflecting the diverse contributions of this family to Armenian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abramyan

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

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

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