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

Agazaryan, 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 Agazaryan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agazaryan in America

Agazaryan is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agazaryan surname appeared 169 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 Agazaryan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agazaryan 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 Agazaryan

The surname AGAZARYAN has its origins in Armenia, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "agha," which means "master" or "lord," and the suffix "-zaryan," indicating a relationship or belonging. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked for or was associated with a noble or influential figure.

One of the earliest known records of the AGAZARYAN surname can be found in the Armenian Chronicles of the 13th century, where it appears in reference to a family from the region of Vayots Dzor. This historical document mentions an individual named Hovhannes Agazaryan, who was a prominent landowner and benefactor of the local monastery.

In the 16th century, the AGAZARYAN name appears in various genealogical records and manuscripts from the Armenian Apostolic Church. These documents mention several notable figures bearing this surname, including Khachatur Agazaryan, a respected scholar and teacher who lived in the city of Vagharshapat (modern-day Etchmiadzin) around 1580.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the AGAZARYAN name became more widespread throughout Armenia and the neighboring regions. One notable individual from this period was Petros Agazaryan (1630-1701), a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries, including the renowned Tatev Monastery.

In the 19th century, the AGAZARYAN surname gained prominence with the birth of Khachatur Agazaryan (1838-1891), a renowned Armenian writer and educator. He was a prolific author who played a significant role in the development of modern Armenian literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the Armenian national awakening.

Another notable figure from this period was Mikhail Agazaryan (1860-1935), a prominent Armenian revolutionary and political activist. He was a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) and played a crucial role in the struggle for Armenian independence and self-determination.

Throughout its history, the AGAZARYAN surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, architects, and political figures. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Armenia, the name has since spread to other regions and communities around the world, carried by Armenian diaspora populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agazaryan

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

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

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