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

Hamalian, 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 Hamalian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamalian in America

Hamalian is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamalian surname appeared 122 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 Hamalian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamalian 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 Hamalian

The surname Hamalian originated in Armenia during the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian word "hamal" which means "carrier" or "porter," referring to a person who transported goods or materials. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals involved in trade or transportation.

In the 9th century, the Hamalian family is recorded as being part of the nobility in the region of Vaspurakan, located in what is now eastern Turkey. Several members of the family held prominent positions in the local government and were influential landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hamalian name appears in a 12th-century manuscript detailing the history of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The manuscript mentions a noble named Smbat Hamalian who served as a military commander during the reign of King Levon II.

During the 14th century, a branch of the Hamalian family migrated to the city of Nor Jugha, now known as Julfa in Iran. The Hamalians became successful merchants and played a significant role in the city's thriving trade with neighboring regions.

In the 16th century, Khachatur Hamalian, a prominent figure in the Armenian community of Isfahan, helped establish a new Armenian quarter in the city, known as New Julfa. He was instrumental in ensuring the economic and cultural prosperity of the Armenian diaspora in Iran.

Another notable Hamalian was Stepan Hamalian (1670-1745), a skilled architect who designed several churches and cathedrals in the Armenian Apostolic tradition. His most famous work is the Holy Savior Cathedral in New Julfa, which was completed in 1694.

During the 19th century, Harutyun Hamalian (1817-1891) was a renowned Armenian writer and educator. He played a significant role in the Armenian Renaissance, promoting the use of the Armenian language and literature in educational institutions.

Hamalian is also the surname of Anais Hamalian (1923-2016), a prominent American-Armenian author and educator. She wrote several books on Armenian history and culture, including "The Armenians: Past and Present in the Making of National Identity."

These are just a few examples of the Hamalian surname and its historical significance within the Armenian community. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, merchants, architects, writers, and educators, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Armenia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamalian

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

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

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