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

Kalashian, 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 Kalashian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalashian in America

Kalashian is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalashian surname appeared 123 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 Kalashian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalashian 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 Kalashian

The surname KALASHIAN has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "kalash," which means "priest" or "clergyman." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals associated with the Armenian Church or those who held positions of religious significance.

The earliest known records of the name KALASHIAN can be found in ancient Armenian manuscripts and chronicles documenting the lives of prominent figures within the Armenian clergy and monastic communities. One notable example is the 10th-century historian and scholar, Stepanos Kalashian, who authored several influential works on Armenian history and theology.

During the Middle Ages, the KALASHIAN name gained prominence in various regions of the historic Armenian homeland, particularly in the territories of present-day eastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, and the Caucasus region. The name was often associated with influential families and individuals who played important roles in the preservation and propagation of Armenian culture, literature, and religious traditions.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Armenians fled their homeland due to persecution and genocide, seeking refuge in various parts of the world. This diaspora led to the spread of the KALASHIAN name across diverse regions, including the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Hovhannes Kalashian (1842-1910), an Armenian actor and playwright who helped establish the Armenian National Theater.
2. Levon Kalashian (1867-1961), an Armenian-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Avedis Kalashian (1885-1941), an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who supported educational initiatives in Lebanon and Syria.
4. Haig Kalashian (1914-1988), an Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Kalashian Foundation.
5. Sona Kalashian (born 1950), an Armenian-American writer and professor of English literature.

While the KALASHIAN name has its roots in Armenia's ancient past, it continues to be carried forward by individuals of Armenian descent around the globe, serving as a testament to the resilience and enduring cultural legacy of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalashian

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

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

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