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

Avedian, 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 Avedian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avedian in America

Avedian is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avedian surname appeared 223 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 Avedian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avedian 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 Avedian

The surname AVEDIAN is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient kingdom of Armenia in the region now spanning modern-day Armenia, Turkey, and Iran. It is derived from the Armenian personal name "Aved," which itself is derived from the Persian word "avidan," meaning "good news" or "gospel."

The earliest known records of the AVEDIAN surname date back to the 16th century, with documented instances of the name appearing in Armenian church records and manuscripts. One notable example is the Armenian scribe and illuminator, Vahram AVEDIAN (c. 1570-1640), who was renowned for his intricate calligraphy and illustrations in religious texts.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, many Armenians were forced to flee their homeland, leading to the dispersal of the AVEDIAN surname across various regions of the Middle East and Europe. In the 19th century, a significant Armenian community emerged in Calcutta, India, where the AVEDIAN name was well-represented. One prominent figure from this community was the merchant and philanthropist, Arathoon AVEDIAN (1793-1871), who made significant contributions to Armenian education and cultural preservation.

As the Armenian diaspora spread further, the AVEDIAN surname found its way to other parts of the world. In the early 20th century, Levon AVEDIAN (1885-1962), a renowned Armenian novelist and playwright, emigrated to the United States, where he continued his literary pursuits and contributed to the preservation of Armenian culture and language.

Another notable AVEDIAN was the Armenian-American artist and sculptor, Michael AVEDIAN (1915-1989), whose works were heavily influenced by his Armenian heritage and explored themes of displacement and identity. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.

In the realm of academia, Vahram AVEDIAN (1919-2002), an Armenian-Iranian historian and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Armenian languages and the preservation of Armenian cultural heritage through his extensive research and publications.

While the AVEDIAN surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread across the globe, carried by the diaspora and individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from arts and literature to business and academia, all while preserving and celebrating their Armenian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avedian

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

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

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