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

Kashian, 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 Kashian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kashian in America

Kashian is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kashian surname appeared 147 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 Kashian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kashian 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 Kashian

The surname Kashian has its origins traced back to Armenia, a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Its earliest records can be traced back to the medieval period, when the name was likely derived from the Armenian word "kash," meaning "stone" or "rock."

In ancient times, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. The name Kashian may have been given to individuals who lived near rocky or stony areas, or perhaps it was an occupational name for those who worked with stone, such as stonemasons or quarry workers.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kashian can be found in Armenian manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, though the exact spelling and pronunciation may have varied over time.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia in the 16th and 17th centuries, many Armenians were forced to flee their homeland due to religious persecution and conflict. This diaspora led to the spread of Armenian surnames, including Kashian, across various regions of the Middle East and Europe.

Notable individuals with the surname Kashian include:

1. Hovhannes Kashian (1856-1932), an Armenian writer and playwright known for his contributions to the development of modern Armenian literature.
2. Arshak Kashian (1885-1953), an Armenian-American artist and painter whose works depicting Armenian life and culture gained significant recognition.
3. Vartan Kashian (1908-1994), an Armenian composer and musicologist who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Armenian music.
4. Harutyun Kashian (1920-1998), an Armenian chess Grandmaster and one of the strongest players in the Soviet Union during the mid-20th century.
5. Armen Kashian (born 1965), a contemporary Armenian-American artist and sculptor known for his unique metal sculptures and installations.

It is worth noting that the name Kashian may have evolved or been adapted in different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Additionally, some individuals may have changed or anglicized their surnames upon immigrating to other countries, further contributing to the diversity of this surname's representations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kashian

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

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

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