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

Hoogasian, 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 Hoogasian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoogasian in America

Hoogasian is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoogasian surname appeared 107 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 Hoogasian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoogasian 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 Hoogasian

The surname Hoogasian is of Armenian origin, deriving from the Armenian word "hoogah" which means "soul" or "spirit." The name can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was first recorded in the region of Ani, an ancient Armenian city located in what is now eastern Turkey.

The earliest known record of the Hoogasian name appears in a manuscript from the Bagratuni Dynasty, which ruled over parts of Armenia from the 9th to 11th centuries. This manuscript, dated to around 1230, mentions a nobleman named Vahan Hoogasian, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Hethum I.

During the 14th century, the Hoogasian family was known to have lived in the village of Hoogah, located in the historic Armenian province of Vaspurakan. This village likely served as the origin of the family's surname, as it was common practice at the time to adopt surnames based on one's place of residence.

One of the most notable individuals to bear the Hoogasian name was Hovhannes Hoogasian (1568-1631), a renowned Armenian poet and author who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical themes. His works, including the epic poem "The Book of Lamentations," are considered masterpieces of Armenian literature.

Another significant figure was Martiros Hoogasian (1770-1839), a prominent Armenian scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the Armenian Renaissance of the 19th century. He established several schools and published numerous textbooks, contributing greatly to the promotion of Armenian language and culture.

In the late 19th century, the Hoogasian family began to spread beyond the borders of historic Armenia, with many members emigrating to other parts of the world. One notable individual from this period was Avetis Hoogasian (1863-1923), a renowned Armenian-American writer and journalist who founded several Armenian-language newspapers in the United States.

During the 20th century, the Hoogasian name continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as Vahram Hoogasian (1903-1982), an Armenian-American painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe.

Throughout its history, the Hoogasian surname has been closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of Armenia, with many bearers of the name making significant contributions to literature, education, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoogasian

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

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

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