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

Halajian, 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 Halajian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halajian in America

Halajian is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halajian surname appeared 155 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 Halajian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halajian 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 Halajian

The surname HALAJIAN is an Armenian name with origins dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the historical Armenian province of Syunik, located in the present-day territory of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. The name is derived from the Armenian word "hala," which means "meadow" or "pasture," suggesting that early bearers of this name may have been associated with agriculture or pastoralism in that region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HALAJIAN can be found in a 12th-century manuscript known as the "Divan of Grigor Narekatsi," which contains a reference to a person named Mkhitar Halajian. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during the medieval period in Armenian history.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Vahram Halajian was a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Ani, which was then part of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Vahram Halajian authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

The name HALAJIAN has also been associated with the village of Halajna, located in the Syunik region of present-day Armenia. This village name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and the geographical area.

During the 16th century, a prominent Armenian merchant and trader named Khachatur Halajian played a significant role in the economic development of the Armenian community in the city of Isfahan, which was then part of the Persian Empire. Khachatur Halajian's trade activities and business acumen were well-known in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the HALAJIAN surname was Harutyun Halajian, an Armenian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1830 in the city of Nor Nakhichevan (present-day Rostov-on-Don, Russia), Harutyun Halajian's literary works explored themes of Armenian culture, identity, and history, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Armenian literary traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname HALAJIAN has maintained a strong connection to its Armenian roots and the geographical regions where it originated. While the name has spread globally due to Armenian diaspora communities, its etymology and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the rich history and heritage of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halajian

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

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

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