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

Berberyan, 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 Berberyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berberyan in America

Berberyan is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berberyan surname appeared 166 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 Berberyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berberyan 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 Berberyan

The surname "BERBERYAN" has its roots in Armenia, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Armenian word "berber," which means "barber" or "hairdresser." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a profession or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BERBERYAN" can be found in the Armenian Chronicles, a collection of historical manuscripts from the 12th to 18th centuries. The name appears in reference to a prominent family of barbers who served the Armenian nobility and clergy during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hovhannes BERBERYAN (1320-1390) was renowned for his skilled craftsmanship as a barber and his contribution to the development of Armenian grooming techniques. His legacy is celebrated in various historical accounts from that period.

Another significant individual bearing the name "BERBERYAN" was Grigor BERBERYAN (1470-1535), a respected barber and scholar who authored several treatises on the art of hair cutting and grooming. His works were highly influential and widely circulated among the Armenian intelligentsia of the time.

During the 16th century, the "BERBERYAN" family established a barbershop in the city of Yerevan, which became a gathering place for intellectuals and artists. One of the proprietors, Hakob BERBERYAN (1540-1610), was known for his expertise in intricate hairstyles and his patronage of local artists.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Aghavni BERBERYAN (1720-1795) gained recognition for her exceptional skills as a barber and her involvement in the Armenian cultural renaissance. She was celebrated for her contributions to preserving traditional Armenian grooming practices and her support of literary activities.

Throughout history, the surname "BERBERYAN" has been associated with the honorable profession of barbering and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to Armenian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berberyan

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

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

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