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

Kevorkian, 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 Kevorkian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kevorkian in America

Kevorkian is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kevorkian surname appeared 681 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 Kevorkian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kevorkian 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 Kevorkian

The surname Kevorkian is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the historic Armenian homeland. The name is derived from the Armenian word "kevork," which means "tanner" or "leather worker," indicating that the original bearers of this name were likely involved in the tanning or leather trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kevorkian surname can be found in the Armenian Apostolic Church records from the 13th century, where a priest named Kevork Kevorkian is mentioned. In the following centuries, the name appears in various Armenian manuscripts and historical documents, reflecting its widespread use among Armenian communities.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Kevorkian surname gained prominence as many Armenians emigrated from the Ottoman Empire, fleeing persecution and seeking better opportunities. Notable individuals with the Kevorkian name include:

1. Grigor Kevorkian (1848-1921), an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who established schools and orphanages in Istanbul.
2. Dikran Kevorkian (1859-1944), an Armenian archaeologist and art collector, known for his extensive collection of ancient Near Eastern artifacts.
3. Jack Kevorkian (1928-2011), an American pathologist and euthanasia activist, often referred to as "Dr. Death" for his advocacy of physician-assisted suicide.
4. Suren Kevorkian (1933-2017), an Armenian-American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.
5. Armen Kevorkian (born 1964), an Armenian-American fashion designer and artist, known for his haute couture and avant-garde designs.

While the Kevorkian surname has its origins in Armenia, it has since spread across the globe, carried by Armenian diaspora communities in various parts of the world. The name has undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse cultural influences it has encountered throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kevorkian

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

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

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