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

Jaffarian, 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 Jaffarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaffarian in America

Jaffarian is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaffarian surname appeared 113 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 Jaffarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaffarian 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 Jaffarian

The surname Jaffarian is believed to have its origins in Armenia, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian word "jaffar," which means "one who seeks refuge." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who fled their homes and sought safety elsewhere during times of conflict or persecution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaffarian can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Cilician Armenian kingdom, where a nobleman named Vahram Jaffarian is mentioned as a member of the royal court. This document provides valuable insights into the historical significance and prevalence of the name during that era.

In the 14th century, a village called Jaffaran existed in the province of Vaspurakan, located in present-day eastern Turkey. It is possible that the surname Jaffarian originated from this place name, with families adopting it as a means of identifying their ancestral roots.

During the Ottoman Empire, the Jaffarian family played a prominent role in the Armenian community. Harutyun Jaffarian (1770-1845), a renowned scholar and writer, contributed significantly to the preservation of Armenian literature and cultural heritage. His works have been widely studied and praised for their literary merits.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Hovhannes Jaffarian (1850-1923) emerged as a prominent Armenian educator and community leader in the city of Izmir (then known as Smyrna). He established several schools and advocated for Armenian rights during a turbulent period in Ottoman history.

Another influential individual with the surname Jaffarian was Vahan Jaffarian (1902-1986), an Armenian-American writer and journalist. He documented the experiences of Armenian refugees during the Armenian Genocide and played a vital role in preserving the collective memory of this tragic event.

Throughout the years, the Jaffarian surname has been carried by individuals across various regions, including Armenia, Turkey, the Middle East, and the Armenian diaspora communities around the world. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaffarian

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

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

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