2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haghverdian
An Armenian surname, literally meaning "son of the vineyard keeper" or "from the vineyard."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Haghverdian. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haghverdian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Haghverdian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haghverdian, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haghverdian
The surname Haghverdian originated in Armenia, with roots dating back to the medieval period. Its earliest form was "Haghverdyants," derived from the Armenian words "haghverd" meaning "victorious" and "-yants" indicating a patronymic surname. This suggests the name's initial bearers were descendants of a victorious individual or warrior.
The name is believed to have first appeared in historical records during the 13th century, when Armenia was under the rule of the Zakarian dynasty. The earliest known bearer was Haghverd Haghverdyants, a nobleman and military commander who served under King Hethum I in the 1220s.
In the 15th century, the name took on the more modern spelling of "Haghverdian" as Armenian surnames became standardized. During this period, the Haghverdians were a prominent family in the region of Vaspurakan, with several members holding positions of power and influence.
One notable figure was Grigor Haghverdian, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1450 to 1521. He authored numerous works on Armenian history, philosophy, and religious studies, and was widely respected for his intellectual contributions.
Another prominent Haghverdian was Khachatur Haghverdian, a military leader who fought against Ottoman Turkish forces in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in defending Armenian territories and is celebrated as a hero in Armenian folklore.
In the 18th century, the Haghverdian family gained further prominence with the birth of Mikhail Haghverdian (1718-1795), a celebrated artist and architect. His most famous work is the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which he helped renovate and expand.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Hovhannes Haghverdian (1810-1884), a prominent writer and educator who played a significant role in the Armenian cultural renaissance. His literary works and educational initiatives helped preserve and promote Armenian language and traditions.
Throughout history, the Haghverdian surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to Armenian culture, scholarship, and national identity. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly rooted in the rich heritage and history of the Armenian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haghverdian
Among Census respondents with the surname Haghverdian, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Haghverdian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haghverdian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 115
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haghverdian
Haghverdian appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haghverdian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haghverdian bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Haghverdian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haghverdian?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Haghverdian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Haghverdian?
Haghverdian ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Haghverdian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haghverdian.
Has Haghverdian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haghverdian went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Haghverdian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haghverdian, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haghverdian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haghverdian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haghverdian (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haghverdian mean?
An Armenian surname, literally meaning "son of the vineyard keeper" or "from the vineyard." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haghverdian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Haghverdian?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Haghverdian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.