2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kazanchyan
An Armenian surname with geographic origin referring to someone from Kazan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Kazanchyan. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kazanchyan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Kazanchyan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kazanchyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kazanchyan
The surname Kazanchyan has its origins in Armenia, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "kazanch," which means "gain" or "profit," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a successful merchant or businessman.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kazanchyan name can be found in the chronicles of the Armenian Apostolic Church, where a priest named Hovhannes Kazanchyan is mentioned in the year 1584. This early reference indicates that the name was already well-established in Armenian society by the late 16th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kazanchyan family was prominent in the city of Yerevan, which was then part of the Persian Empire. Several members of the family held important positions in the local government and were respected members of the community.
One notable figure with the Kazanchyan surname was Harutyun Kazanchyan, who lived from 1720 to 1803. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the fields of logic and rhetoric. His works were widely studied in Armenian educational institutions of the time.
Another significant figure bearing the Kazanchyan name was Mariam Kazanchyan, who lived from 1865 to 1941. She was a prominent Armenian writer and activist, known for her efforts in promoting women's rights and education. Her novels and short stories explored themes of social injustice and the struggles faced by Armenian women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the 20th century, the Kazanchyan name gained international recognition with the rise of Armen Kazanchyan, a renowned Armenian composer and musician. Born in 1920, Kazanchyan's compositions incorporated elements of traditional Armenian folk music, as well as contemporary styles. His works were performed by leading orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential Armenian composers of the modern era.
The Kazanchyan surname can also be found in various spellings and variations, such as Kazancian, Kazanjian, and Kazandjian, reflecting the diverse ways in which the name has been transcribed and adapted over time.
Overall, the surname Kazanchyan has a rich history deeply rooted in Armenian culture and tradition, with records of its use spanning several centuries. From scholars and writers to composers and musicians, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to various fields and have played a vital role in preserving and promoting Armenian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kazanchyan
Among Census respondents with the surname Kazanchyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kazanchyan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kazanchyan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kazanchyan
Kazanchyan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,408 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 4,408 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 1,121 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kazanchyan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #144,270 | -0.8% |
| Count | 116 | 117 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kazanchyan bearers went from 116 to 117 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,121 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #144,270.
FAQ
Kazanchyan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kazanchyan?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Kazanchyan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Kazanchyan?
Kazanchyan ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Kazanchyan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kazanchyan.
Has Kazanchyan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kazanchyan went from 116 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Kazanchyan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kazanchyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kazanchyan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kazanchyan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kazanchyan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kazanchyan mean?
An Armenian surname with geographic origin referring to someone from Kazan. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kazanchyan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Kazanchyan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.