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

Aghazarian, 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 Aghazarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aghazarian in America

Aghazarian is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aghazarian surname appeared 167 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 Aghazarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aghazarian 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 Aghazarian

The surname Aghazarian is of Armenian origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Armenian word "aghaz" meaning "source" or "beginning", and the suffix "-ian" which denotes a person or family associated with a particular place or occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Armenian manuscripts and chronicles, where it was often used to refer to individuals or families from the region around the city of Aghazari, located in the historical province of Vaspurakan (modern-day Turkey).

During the medieval period, the Aghazarians were a prominent noble family known for their military prowess and loyalty to the Armenian monarchy. One notable figure was Vahan Aghazarian (1180-1245), a skilled commander who fought alongside the Bagratuni kings against the Seljuk Turks and Mongol invaders.

In the 16th century, many Armenians, including those bearing the Aghazarian name, were forced to flee their homeland due to persecution and massacres perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. They sought refuge in various parts of Europe and the Middle East, contributing to the dispersal of the name across different regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Armenia can be found in the archives of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant named Hakob Aghazarian (1510-1578) is mentioned as conducting trade between Venice and the Levant.

Another notable individual was Khatchatur Aghazarian (1670-1729), a skilled architect and builder who worked on several churches and monasteries in the Armenian diaspora communities of Iran and India, including the famous Armenian Cathedral of Isfahan.

In the 19th century, the Aghazarian name gained prominence in the field of literature and academia. Yeghishe Aghazarian (1810-1874) was a renowned Armenian writer, poet, and educator who played a significant role in the Armenian National Awakening movement. His works, which often celebrated Armenian culture and history, were widely read and influential in shaping Armenian national identity.

Over the centuries, the Aghazarian surname has spread across various parts of the world, carried by Armenian immigrants and their descendants. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Armenian roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aghazarian

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

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

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