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

Garabedian, 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 Garabedian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garabedian in America

Garabedian is the 15564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garabedian surname appeared 1,879 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Garabedian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garabedian 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 Garabedian

The surname Garabedian has its origins in Armenia, a nation with a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th century AD.

One theory suggests that the name Garabedian is derived from the Armenian word "garagun," which means "black" or "dark." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals with dark complexions or hair. Another possibility is that the name originated from a specific geographic location, such as a village or town in Armenia.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the earliest use of the surname Garabedian, some scholars have noted its appearance in ancient Armenian manuscripts and chronicles from the Middle Ages. However, these references are scarce and often lack specific details.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Garabedian name can be traced back to the late 15th century, when a certain Hovhannes Garabedian is mentioned in a document from the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. This individual's exact role or occupation is not specified, but his name serves as evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.

Over the centuries, the Garabedian surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Harutyun Garabedian (1838-1912), an Armenian writer, poet, and educator who played a significant role in the development of modern Armenian literature.
2. Bedros Garabedian (1859-1922), an Armenian Catholic priest and scholar who made important contributions to the study of Armenian history and culture.
3. Hrant Garabedian (1910-1983), an Armenian-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modern art pieces.
4. Varazdat Garabedian (1920-2009), an Armenian-American mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of partial differential equations.
5. Armen Garabedian (born 1958), an Armenian-American lawyer and author who has written extensively on legal and political topics related to Armenia and the Armenian diaspora.

It's worth noting that the Garabedian surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Garabedyan, Karabedian, and Karapetian, among others. These variations often reflect regional dialects or transliteration differences from the Armenian language to other scripts and alphabets.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garabedian

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

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

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