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

Adjemian, 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 Adjemian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adjemian in America

Adjemian is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adjemian surname appeared 131 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 Adjemian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adjemian 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 Adjemian

The surname ADJEMIAN is of Armenian origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Armenian word "ajemi," which means "foreign" or "non-Armenian." The name was likely given to individuals or families who had migrated to Armenia from neighboring regions or countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADJEMIAN surname can be found in a manuscript from the Armenian Apostolic Church, dated around 1480. This document mentions a certain Hovhannes Adjemian, who was a prominent member of the clergy in the city of Vagharshapat (now known as Etchmiadzin).

In the 16th century, the ADJEMIAN name appeared in several Armenian communities across the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the regions of Cilicia and Western Armenia (present-day Turkey). During this period, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Ajemian," "Adzhemian," and "Aghemian" being documented.

One notable figure bearing the ADJEMIAN surname was Khachatur Adjemian (1752-1824), a renowned Armenian poet and writer who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). His works, which included poems, plays, and translations, played a significant role in the development of modern Armenian literature.

In the 19th century, the ADJEMIAN name gained prominence in the Armenian diaspora communities across Europe and the Middle East. For instance, Vahan Adjemian (1844-1920), a prominent Armenian journalist and intellectual, was born in Constantinople and later settled in Paris, where he founded several influential Armenian-language publications.

Another notable individual with the ADJEMIAN surname was Harutiun Adjemian (1871-1940), a renowned Armenian composer and conductor. Born in Erzurum (present-day Turkey), he played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Armenian classical music, particularly through his work with the Gomidas Choir in Constantinople.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe in the 20th century, the ADJEMIAN surname became more widely dispersed. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical Armenian homeland, where it originated as a designation for those of non-Armenian descent who settled in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adjemian

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

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

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