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

Haroutunian, 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 Haroutunian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haroutunian in America

Haroutunian is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haroutunian surname appeared 408 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 Haroutunian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haroutunian 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 Haroutunian

The surname HAROUTUNIAN originated in Armenia, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian name Harutyun, which itself comes from the Greek name Haralambos, meaning "bright as the sun". The earliest known records of the name appear in medieval Armenian manuscripts, where variations such as Harutiunian and Arutiunian were common.

During the Byzantine era, many Armenians migrated to various parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, carrying their surnames with them. The name HAROUTUNIAN can be found in historical records from regions like Cilicia, Cappadocia, and Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). It is likely that some families bearing this surname had connections to the Armenian nobility or clergy during this time.

One of the earliest notable figures with the HAROUTUNIAN surname was Harutyun Karapetyan (1495-1560), an Armenian monk and scribe who is known for his beautiful calligraphic works. Another prominent bearer of the name was Harutyun Haroutunian (1742-1823), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey).

As the Ottoman Empire began to decline in the 19th century, many Armenians fled to various parts of Europe and the Americas to escape persecution. This diaspora led to the further spread of the HAROUTUNIAN surname across the globe. One notable example is Harutyun Haroutunian (1864-1915), a prominent Armenian writer and educator who was tragically killed during the Armenian Genocide.

In the 20th century, several HAROUTUNIAN individuals made significant contributions in various fields. For instance, Harutyun Haroutunian (1904-1988) was a renowned Armenian-American botanist and author, while Harutyun Haroutunian (1914-2000) was a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor. Another notable figure was Harutyun Haroutunian (1916-1995), an Armenian-American engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early computers at IBM.

Throughout its long history, the surname HAROUTUNIAN has maintained its strong Armenian roots and cultural significance, serving as a testament to the resilience and accomplishments of the Armenian people across the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haroutunian

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

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

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