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

Karapetyan, 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 Karapetyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karapetyan in America

Karapetyan is the 20910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karapetyan surname appeared 1,260 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 Karapetyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karapetyan 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 Karapetyan

The surname Karapetyan originates from Armenia, an ancient country located in the Transcaucasus region between Europe and Asia. It is derived from the Armenian given name Karapet, which is a form of the biblical name Gharapet, meaning "bearer of Christ" or "the one who brings Christ."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Karapetyan can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in historical documents and records of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. During this time, surnames were often derived from patronymics, indicating the father's name, and Karapetyan would have been used to denote the son or descendant of Karapet.

In the 17th century, the Karapetyan name is found in manuscripts and records of the Armenian Apostolic Church, particularly in the regions of Artsakh and Syunik, which were important centers of Armenian culture and learning. One notable figure from this period was Grigor Karapetyan (1560-1625), a renowned Armenian scholar and theologian who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the world, the Karapetyan surname traveled with them. In the 19th century, Khachatur Karapetyan (1835-1898) was a prominent Armenian writer and poet who contributed to the development of modern Armenian literature. His works often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Armenian people during the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was Avetis Karapetyan (1908-1994), a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor who helped to preserve and promote Armenian folk music. His compositions, such as the ballet "Gayane," have become integral parts of the Armenian cultural heritage.

In the 20th century, Ashot Karapetyan (1921-1995) was a renowned Armenian physicist and academician who made significant contributions to the fields of nuclear physics and astrophysics. He was a member of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences and received numerous awards for his pioneering work.

Throughout its long history, the surname Karapetyan has been closely tied to the Armenian people, their culture, and their rich heritage. While the name has spread globally, its roots remain firmly grounded in the ancient traditions and language of Armenia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karapetyan

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

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

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