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

Garen, 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 Garen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garen in America

Garen is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garen surname appeared 301 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 Garen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garen 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 Garen

The surname Garen has its roots in Armenia, where it originated as a variant of the Armenian name Garen. It is derived from the Armenian word "kar," meaning "rock" or "stone," which suggests a connection to someone living near a rocky or mountainous area.

The earliest known records of the surname Garen date back to the 14th century, where it appeared in medieval Armenian manuscripts and chronicles. One notable example is the mention of a nobleman named Garen Pahlavuni in the 14th-century historical work "Chronicle of the Orbelian Dynasty."

In the 15th century, the name Garen gained prominence with the birth of Garen Artsruni (1415-1490), an Armenian scholar and translator who played a significant role in preserving Armenian literature and culture during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia.

Another notable figure with the surname Garen was Garen Ohanian (1836-1891), an Armenian writer and educator who published several works on Armenian history and culture. He was also a prominent figure in the Armenian national liberation movement.

The surname Garen has also been associated with several place names in Armenia, such as the village of Garni, which was named after the nearby ancient pagan temple of Garni. The name of the village is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname Garen.

Among the more recent historical figures with the surname Garen is Garen Killian (1904-1979), an American actor of Armenian descent who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Another notable individual with the surname Garen is Garen Torossian (1894-1969), a Canadian-Armenian artist and painter who was known for his landscape and portrait paintings depicting Armenian culture and traditions.

The surname Garen has also been carried by several notable athletes, including Garen Garabedian (born 1959), a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1980s and 1990s.

While the surname Garen is relatively uncommon outside of Armenian communities, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the Armenian people's connection to their homeland and their resilience in preserving their language and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garen

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

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

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