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

Baghdasaryan, 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 Baghdasaryan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baghdasaryan in America

Baghdasaryan is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baghdasaryan surname appeared 216 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 Baghdasaryan.

The history of the last name Baghdasaryan

The surname "BAGHDASARYAN" originates from Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Western Asia. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically the period when Armenia was under the rule of various dynasties and empires.

This surname is believed to be derived from the Armenian words "baghdasar," meaning "gardener" or "horticulturist," and the suffix "-yan," which is a common patronymic ending indicating lineage or descent. Therefore, the name "BAGHDASARYAN" likely referred to individuals whose ancestors were involved in gardening or horticulture professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Armenian chronicles of the 13th century, where a certain Baghdasar Baghdasaryan was mentioned as a prominent gardener in the court of King Hethum I of the Cilician Armenian Kingdom.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, the name "BAGHDASARYAN" appeared in various administrative records and tax registers. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Yerevan, Ararat, and Syunik, where gardening and horticulture were important economic activities.

Notable individuals with the surname "BAGHDASARYAN" throughout history include:

1. Hovhannes Baghdasaryan (1679-1737), an Armenian philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics.
2. Ghazar Baghdasaryan (1810-1879), a renowned Armenian painter and portraitist who worked in the Romantic style.
3. Aghavni Baghdasaryan (1885-1960), an Armenian writer and educator who authored several novels and short stories depicting the lives of Armenian women.
4. Petros Baghdasaryan (1908-1987), a Soviet Armenian military officer who fought in World War II and was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
5. Sargis Baghdasaryan (1921-2001), an Armenian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Armenian classical music.

It is worth noting that the surname "BAGHDASARYAN" has also been associated with various place names in Armenia, such as the village of Baghdasaran in the Ararat Province, which likely derived its name from the presence of gardeners or horticulturists in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baghdasaryan

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

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 Baghdasaryan 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.

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

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