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

Hayag, 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 Hayag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hayag in America

Hayag is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hayag surname appeared 144 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 Hayag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hayag 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 Hayag

The surname HAYAG has its origins traced back to the medieval era in the region that is now modern-day Armenia. The name is believed to have derived from an ancient Armenian word meaning "villager" or "one from the village." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from rural areas or villages within the Armenian highlands.

During the Middle Ages, the HAYAG surname appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Armenian Gospels of Gladzor, a renowned illuminated manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This early documentation indicates that families bearing this surname were well-established in Armenia during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the HAYAG surname was Grigor HAYAG, a prominent Armenian scholar and priest who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the preservation and study of ancient Armenian texts and literature.

In the 14th century, the HAYAG name was associated with several notable figures in Armenian history. Hovhannes HAYAG, born in 1325, was a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region. His son, Toros HAYAG (1360-1435), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned builder, leaving a lasting impact on Armenian architecture.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, the HAYAG surname gained prominence among Armenian intellectuals and clergymen. One such figure was Mkhitar HAYAG (1676-1749), a renowned scholar and theologian who established the Armenian Catholic Congregation, a religious order dedicated to the preservation of Armenian culture and education.

Another notable individual with the HAYAG surname was Aram HAYAG (1835-1891), a prominent Armenian writer and poet who played a significant role in the Armenian literary renaissance of the 19th century. His works were instrumental in shaping modern Armenian literature and fostering a sense of national identity.

While the HAYAG surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to the Armenian diaspora. However, its strong ties to the country's history and culture remain deeply embedded in its origins and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hayag

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

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

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