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

Ghazarian, 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 Ghazarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghazarian in America

Ghazarian is the 25572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghazarian surname appeared 965 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 Ghazarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghazarian 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 Ghazarian

The surname GHAZARIAN originated in Armenia, with its roots traceable back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Armenian word "ghazar," meaning "reed," and likely referred to a person who lived near or worked with reeds. The name's earliest recorded spelling was "Ghazarean" in a manuscript from the Cilician Armenian Kingdom, dated around 1180.

During the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (1198-1375), the GHAZARIAN name was prominent among the nobility and landowners in the region. Several historical documents from this period mention individuals with this surname, including Hovan Ghazarian, a renowned diplomat who negotiated treaties with the Byzantine Empire in the early 13th century.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the world, the GHAZARIAN name traveled with them. In the 16th century, records show a family of GHAZARIAN merchants based in Venice, Italy, who traded in spices and textiles. One notable member was Petros Ghazarian (1532-1601), a successful trader and philanthropist who funded the construction of an Armenian church in the city.

In the 19th century, the GHAZARIAN name gained further recognition with the birth of Hovhannes Ghazarian (1838-1912), an Armenian writer and educator who established several schools in the Ottoman Empire. His works helped preserve Armenian literature and culture during a period of oppression.

Another prominent figure was Siranush Ghazarian (1879-1964), an Armenian revolutionary and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and Armenian independence. She was a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and participated in various uprisings against Ottoman rule.

In the 20th century, the GHAZARIAN name continued to make its mark, with individuals such as Ara Ghazarian (1924-2009), an acclaimed Armenian-American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings. His works were displayed in galleries across the United States and Europe.

Variations of the GHAZARIAN surname include Ghazaryan, Ghazarian, and Kazarian, reflecting the different spelling conventions used in different regions and time periods. Despite its Armenian roots, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Armenian immigrants and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghazarian

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

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

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