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

Alexanian, 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 Alexanian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alexanian in America

Alexanian is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alexanian surname appeared 402 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 Alexanian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alexanian 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 Alexanian

The surname "ALEXANIAN" is of Armenian origin, dating back to the medieval period in the region of historic Armenia. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian given name "Alek" or "Alex," which is a shortened form of the name "Alexander." The suffix "-ian" is a common Armenian surname ending, indicating patronymic lineage.

The earliest known records of the Alexanian surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when Armenian communities were scattered across various regions of the Middle East and Eastern Europe due to invasions and persecutions. The name is found in historical documents and manuscripts from this era, although its exact origin remains uncertain.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Alexanian surname was Hovhannes Alexanian, a prominent Armenian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual tradition of the Armenian Church.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Alexanian name began to spread across different regions as Armenian communities migrated and established new settlements. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Khatchatur Alexanian, an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who lived in Venice, Italy. He was known for his charitable efforts in supporting Armenian cultural and educational initiatives.

Another prominent individual with the Alexanian surname was Mikayel Alexanian, an Armenian writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for Armenian rights and played a significant role in the Armenian national awakening movement.

In the early 20th century, Harutiun Alexanian was a renowned Armenian composer and musicologist, known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Armenian folk music. He collected and transcribed numerous traditional Armenian songs and collaborated with prominent musicians of his time.

Throughout history, the Alexanian surname has been associated with various regions where Armenian communities have settled, including regions of present-day Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Russia, as well as in the Armenian diaspora communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alexanian

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

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

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