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

Karagozian, 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 Karagozian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karagozian in America

Karagozian is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karagozian surname appeared 126 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 Karagozian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karagozian 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 Karagozian

The surname Karagozian originates from Armenia, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Turkish word "Karagöz," which translates to "black-eyed" or "dark-eyed." This name was likely given to individuals with distinctive dark-colored eyes, a physical trait that was considered noteworthy in the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, many Armenian families adopted Turkish-sounding surnames to blend in with the dominant culture. The name Karagozian emerged as a variant of Karagöz, reflecting the influence of the Turkish language on Armenian naming conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Karagozian can be found in the archives of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the city of Vagharshapat (present-day Etchmiadzin). These records, dating back to the late 17th century, mention a family with the surname Karagozian residing in the region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Karagozian was Khachatur Karagozian, a skilled artisan and metalworker from the city of Yerevan. His intricate metalwork adorned churches and monasteries throughout Armenia, earning him recognition for his craftsmanship.

During the 19th century, the Karagozian family played a significant role in the Armenian national awakening movement. Mkrtich Karagozian (1823-1898) was a prominent writer and educator who established several schools in Armenia and advocated for the preservation of the Armenian language and culture.

Another notable figure was Avedis Karagozian (1841-1914), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Shushi (present-day Shusha, Artsakh). He funded the construction of schools, hospitals, and cultural centers, contributing greatly to the development of Armenian communities in the region.

In the early 20th century, the Karagozian surname gained international recognition through the achievements of Siranush Karagozian (1901-1990), a renowned Armenian actress and theater director. She founded the Karagozian Theater in Yerevan, which became a cultural landmark and contributed significantly to the preservation of Armenian theatrical traditions.

The name Karagozian has also been associated with various places and locations throughout Armenia. For instance, the village of Karagozyan (now called Areni) in the Vayots Dzor province is believed to have derived its name from the Karagozian family who once resided there.

While the surname Karagozian has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread across the world due to the Armenian diaspora. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy and history of this name that originated from the ancient lands of Armenia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karagozian

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

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

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