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

Kazarian, 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 Kazarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kazarian in America

Kazarian is the 25975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kazarian surname appeared 945 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 Kazarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kazarian 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 Kazarian

The surname Kazarian is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the 5th century AD in the historical Armenian region of Kazaria, situated in modern-day eastern Turkey and northwestern Iran. The name is derived from the Armenian word "kazar," meaning "rock" or "stone," likely referring to the rugged, mountainous terrain of the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kazarian name can be found in the Armenian manuscript "Gahnamak," written in the 7th century AD. This manuscript chronicles the lives of notable Armenian families, including the Kazarians, who were landowners and noblemen in the region of Kazaria.

The Kazarian name gained prominence during the medieval period, with several historical figures bearing this surname. One notable example is Hovhannes Kazarian (1190-1248), an Armenian scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another noteworthy individual was Smbat Kazarian (1325-1395), a military commander who led Armenian forces against the Ottoman Turks in the late 14th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in Armenian folklore and literature.

In the 16th century, the Kazarian family established itself in the city of Isfahan, Iran, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One prominent member of this branch was Khachatur Kazarian (1570-1634), a wealthy merchant who funded the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

The Kazarian name can also be traced to the Armenian diaspora, with various branches settling in different parts of the world. For instance, Harutyun Kazarian (1805-1872) was an Armenian poet and writer who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and authored several acclaimed works of literature.

In the 19th century, Martiros Kazarian (1840-1918) was a prominent educator and editor who founded several Armenian schools and published educational materials in the Ottoman Empire.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname Kazarian, which has its origins in the ancient Armenian region of Kazaria and has since spread across the globe, carrying with it the legacy of a proud and resilient people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kazarian

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

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

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