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

Chorbajian, 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 Chorbajian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chorbajian in America

Chorbajian is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chorbajian surname appeared 135 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 Chorbajian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chorbajian 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 Chorbajian

The surname Chorbajian has its origins in Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries AD, when Armenian culture and language flourished under various ruling dynasties.

Chorbajian is derived from the Armenian word "chorba," which means "soup" or "stew," and the suffix "-jian," indicating a profession or occupation. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the preparation or selling of soups and stews, possibly as cooks, innkeepers, or vendors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th-century Armenian manuscript "Ganjaran," which mentions a certain Chorbajian family residing in the city of Ani, an ancient Armenian capital known for its historical and architectural significance.

In the 16th century, the Chorbajian name appears in the records of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Ottoman Empire, specifically in the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). A prominent figure bearing this name was Hakob Chorbajian, a wealthy merchant and benefactor who lived from 1540 to 1612.

Another notable individual was Khachatur Chorbajian, a renowned Armenian calligrapher and manuscript illuminator who lived in the 17th century. His exquisite works can be found in various monastic libraries and museums, including the Matenadaran, the repository of ancient manuscripts in Yerevan, Armenia.

During the 19th century, the Chorbajian name gained recognition through the literary works of Hagop Chorbajian (1824-1897), a celebrated Armenian writer, poet, and educator. His contributions to Armenian literature and education were significant, and he is considered a pioneer of the modern Armenian literary movement.

The name Chorbajian can also be traced to several villages and towns in historic Armenia, such as Chorbajan (now Chorbaji) in the Aragatsotn Province and Chorbakhpur (now Chorbaji) in the Armavir Province. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Throughout history, the Chorbajian surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, artists, intellectuals, and merchants. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its Armenian roots and connections to culinary traditions and occupations remain a significant part of its historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chorbajian

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

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

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