2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bazarian
Of Armenian origin, referring to a person from the town of Bazargan or a merchant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Bazarian. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazarian 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Bazarian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazarian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazarian
The surname "BAZARIAN" is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Armenian kingdom and the regions of historical Armenia, spanning parts of present-day eastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, and the Republic of Armenia. It emerged during the medieval era, likely between the 9th and 13th centuries.
The name is derived from the Armenian word "bazar," which means "market" or "bazaar," a term originating from the Persian word "bāzār." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade or commerce, perhaps merchants or traders who operated within the bustling marketplaces of Armenian cities and towns.
Historical records indicate that variations of the name, such as "Bazaryan" and "Bazarjian," appeared in Armenian manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. These documents often referred to individuals bearing this surname in various Armenian provinces and settlements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 16th-century Armenian manuscript "Պատմութիւն Հայոց" (History of the Armenians) by Arakel Davrizhetsi, where a certain Petros Bazarian is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city of Van (now in modern-day Turkey) during the late 15th century.
Another notable figure bearing the Bazarian surname was Harutiun Bazarian (1844-1907), an Armenian writer, journalist, and public figure who played a significant role in the Armenian cultural renaissance of the 19th century. He was a prominent contributor to the Armenian literary magazine "Mshak" and actively advocated for the preservation of Armenian language and culture.
In the 20th century, Armen Bazarian (1903-1974) was a distinguished Armenian-American painter and educator. Born in Kharpert (present-day Elazığ, Turkey), he immigrated to the United States and became known for his vibrant paintings depicting Armenian life and landscapes.
Vartkes Bazarian (1905-1979) was an Armenian-American writer and journalist. He served as the editor of the Armenian-language newspaper "Hairenik" and published several books, including a memoir titled "The Armenian Diasporan."
Harutiun Bazarian (1921-2003), a prominent Armenian-American architect, was renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of urban planning. He played a significant role in the development of several major cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Throughout its history, the surname "BAZARIAN" has been closely tied to the Armenian diaspora, appearing in various communities around the world where Armenians have settled, including the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazarian
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazarian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazarian 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 Bazarian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazarian
Bazarian appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+15 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,543 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,966 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 5,543 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 5,966 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 Bazarian 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 | #138,304 | #144,270 | -4.3% |
| Count | 121 | 117 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazarian bearers went from 121 to 117 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 5,966 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #144,270.
FAQ
Bazarian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazarian?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Bazarian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Bazarian?
Bazarian ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Bazarian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bazarian.
Has Bazarian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazarian went from 121 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazarian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazarian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Bazarian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazarian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (4.3%), Black (0.9%). 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 Bazarian (2000, 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 Bazarian mean?
Of Armenian origin, referring to a person from the town of Bazargan or a merchant. 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 Bazarian (0.04 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 have the surname Bazarian?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.