2010
#107,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Barseghyan
An Armenian surname derived from the Middle Armenian name "Barsegha".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 350 Americans carry the last name Barseghyan. That puts it at #69,365 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 979,298 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barseghyan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
350
1 in 979,298
Census rank
#69,365
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
305
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 305 bearers of the surname Barseghyan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 69365th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barseghyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barseghyan
The surname Barseghyan originated in Armenia, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "barseg," which means "prophet" or "preacher." The name was initially given to individuals who were associated with the Armenian Apostolic Church or had religious responsibilities within their communities.
During the medieval period, the Barseghyan name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Armenian Church. One notable mention is found in the Chronicle of Matthew of Edessa, a 12th-century manuscript that chronicles the history of Armenia and its surrounding regions.
The earliest known individual with the Barseghyan surname was Hovhannes Barseghyan, a prominent Armenian cleric who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his contributions to the preservation of Armenian literature and his efforts in establishing educational institutions.
Another notable figure was Khachatur Barseghyan, a 13th-century Armenian architect and sculptor. He was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and monasteries, including the iconic Haghartsin Monastery in the Dilijan region of Armenia.
In the 15th century, Grigor Barseghyan was a renowned Armenian scribe and calligrapher. His intricate and beautiful calligraphy can be found in numerous manuscripts and religious texts from that era.
During the 17th century, Harutyun Barseghyan was a prominent Armenian philosopher and theologian. He was known for his scholarly works on Armenian history, literature, and theology, and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In more recent history, Martiros Barseghyan (1892-1973) was a renowned Armenian painter and artist. His works, which often depicted Armenian landscapes and traditional life, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and unique style.
The Barseghyan surname has been deeply rooted in Armenian history and culture, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including religion, architecture, literature, philosophy, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barseghyan
Among Census respondents with the surname Barseghyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Barseghyan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barseghyan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.7% · 304
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barseghyan
Barseghyan appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#69,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 305
+139 bearers (+83.7%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 37,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #107,134 | 166 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #69,365 | 305 | 0.10 | +139 bearers (+83.7%) | Up 37,769 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barseghyan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,134 | #69,365 | 35.3% |
| Count | 166 | 305 | 83.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.10 | 70.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barseghyan bearers went from 166 to 305 (+83.7% change). The surname moved up 37,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #107,134 to #69,365.
FAQ
Barseghyan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barseghyan?
Name Census estimates that about 350 living Americans carry the surname Barseghyan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 979,298 residents.
How common is Barseghyan?
Barseghyan ranks #69,365 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 305 people with the surname Barseghyan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (350), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barseghyan.
Has Barseghyan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barseghyan went from 166 recorded bearers to 305. That is an increase of 139 (+83.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #107,134 to #69,365.
What does the Census say about the background of Barseghyan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barseghyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barseghyan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.7% (304 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barseghyan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.7%), Two or More Races (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barseghyan (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barseghyan mean?
An Armenian surname derived from the Middle Armenian name "Barsegha". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barseghyan (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Barseghyan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.