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

Arutyunyan, 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 Arutyunyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arutyunyan in America

Arutyunyan is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arutyunyan surname appeared 631 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 Arutyunyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arutyunyan 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 Arutyunyan

The surname Arutyunyan originates from Armenia, with records dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian name Harutyun, which means "resurrection" or "revival." The name has its roots in the ancient Armenian language and is closely tied to the history and culture of the Armenian people.

Arutyunyan is believed to have first appeared as a surname in the region of Vaspurakan, which was a powerful Armenian principality located in the historic Armenian highlands. This area is now part of modern-day Turkey. The name was initially used by noble families and members of the Armenian aristocracy.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Arutyunyan can be found in the manuscript of the "History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi, a prominent Armenian historian who lived in the 5th century. This work provides valuable insights into the historical context and significance of Armenian names and their origins.

In the 9th century, the Arutyunyan family played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Vaspurakan against Arab invasions. Arutyun Arutyunyan, a renowned military commander, led the Armenian forces in several battles and is celebrated as a hero in Armenian history.

During the medieval period, the Arutyunyan surname was also associated with the monastic tradition in Armenia. The Arutyunyan family had close ties with the Haghpat Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Lori Province of Armenia. Several members of the family were notable scholars and monks who contributed to the preservation of Armenian culture and literature.

Notable individuals with the surname Arutyunyan include:

1. Hovhannes Arutyunyan (1874-1940), an Armenian philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Armenian language.
2. Ashot Arutyunyan (1920-2012), a Soviet and Armenian chess Grandmaster and author of numerous books on chess theory and strategy.
3. Lilya Arutyunyan (1925-2017), a Soviet and Armenian film director and screenwriter, known for her award-winning films that explored themes of Armenian history and identity.
4. Alexander Arutyunov (1950-2012), a Russian-Armenian composer and conductor, recognized for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
5. Armen Arutyunyan (born 1954), an Armenian politician and diplomat who served as the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia from 1998 to 2008.

The Arutyunyan surname has endured through centuries of Armenian history, carrying the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Armenian people. It continues to be a prominent surname in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arutyunyan

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

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

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