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

Boyajian, 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 Boyajian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boyajian in America

Boyajian is the 22131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boyajian surname appeared 1,168 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 Boyajian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boyajian 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 Boyajian

The surname Boyajian has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "boyajy," which means "dyer" or "tinter," referring to someone who dyed fabrics or materials. The name is believed to have originated in the region around Lake Van, which was a center of textile production and dyeing.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Boyajian can be found in an Armenian manuscript from the 9th century, where a person named Hovhannes Boyajian is listed as a resident of the village of Aghavnadzor. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 12th century, a prominent Armenian figure named Krikor Boyajian played a significant role in the defense of the city of Ani against invading Seljuk Turks. His bravery and leadership during this siege were documented in historical records of the period.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, the Boyajian family was well-known for their expertise in the art of carpet weaving and dyeing. Several members of the family were recognized as master weavers and dyers, and their works were highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons.

One notable individual with the surname Boyajian was Vazgen Boyajian, a renowned Armenian poet and writer who lived from 1855 to 1923. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and Armenian culture, are considered classics of Armenian literature.

Another prominent figure was Khoren Boyajian, an Armenian revolutionary who fought for the liberation of Armenia from Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. He was a key member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and played a crucial role in organizing resistance efforts against the Ottoman authorities.

In the 20th century, the Boyajian family became more widely dispersed, with many members migrating to different parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. Despite this diaspora, the name has remained closely associated with its Armenian roots and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boyajian

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

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

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