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

Kasbarian, 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 Kasbarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasbarian in America

Kasbarian is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasbarian surname appeared 173 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 Kasbarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasbarian 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 Kasbarian

The surname Kasbarian is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the historical region of Anatolia, now modern-day Turkey. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly derived from the Armenian words "kas" meaning "city" and "bar" meaning "bearer" or "carrier," suggesting an association with someone who carried goods or messages between cities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Armenian historical chronicle "Haysmavurk" from the 9th century, where a scribe named Kasbarian is mentioned as a witness to a legal document. This indicates that bearers of this surname existed during the early medieval era in the Armenian kingdoms of Anatolia.

In the 13th century, a prominent Armenian merchant named Sargis Kasbarian is documented as having traded extensively along the Silk Road, transporting goods from the Far East to the Mediterranean region. His successful trading endeavors likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Kasbarian name across the Armenian diaspora.

During the Ottoman period, several Kasbarian families are recorded as residing in the Armenian quarters of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), where they worked as artisans and craftsmen. One notable figure was Hovhannes Kasbarian, a skilled jeweler who gained recognition for his intricate designs in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian, Mkhitar Kasbarian (1684-1749), made significant contributions to the preservation of Armenian language and literature. His works on grammar and translations of ancient texts are still widely studied and appreciated within the Armenian literary tradition.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Avedis Kasbarian (1832-1904), a renowned Armenian writer and poet from the city of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). His works, including epic poems and plays, played a pivotal role in the Armenian cultural renaissance during the late 19th century.

Over time, the Kasbarian surname spread across various regions as Armenian communities migrated and settled in different parts of the world. While the name originated in Anatolia, it can now be found among Armenian diaspora populations in countries like Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and even as far as the United States and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasbarian

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

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

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