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

Avetyan, 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 Avetyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avetyan in America

Avetyan is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avetyan surname appeared 156 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 Avetyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avetyan 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 Avetyan

The surname AVETYAN originated in Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. The name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries AD.

AVETYAN is derived from the Armenian word "avedis," which means "the bearer of good news" or "the bearer of the gospel." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were involved in spreading Christianity or disseminating religious teachings.

The earliest recorded instance of the name AVETYAN appears in a manuscript from the 9th century, which mentions a cleric named Avedis Avetyan from the province of Syunik in southern Armenia. This document provides evidence of the name's use during the medieval period.

In the 12th century, a prominent Armenian philosopher and scholar named Hovhannes Avetyan (1080-1146) gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and rhetoric. His works were widely circulated and studied in Armenian monasteries and educational institutions.

During the 14th century, a nobleman named Sargis Avetyan (1325-1395) served as a military commander and played a significant role in defending Armenian territories against foreign invasions. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in Armenian historical records.

In the 16th century, a renowned Armenian architect named Minas Avetyan (1510-1578) was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and monasteries, including the famous Khor Virap Monastery near the city of Ararat. His architectural works are considered masterpieces of Armenian cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Khachen Avetyan (1690-1758), a respected poet and writer who authored numerous literary works and religious hymns in classical Armenian. His poetry had a significant influence on the development of Armenian literature during the 18th century.

Over the centuries, the AVETYAN surname has been associated with various historical figures, scholars, and artists who have contributed to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Armenia. While the name originated from a specific region, it has since spread throughout Armenia and among Armenian communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avetyan

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

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

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