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

Kitcheyan, 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 Kitcheyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kitcheyan in America

Kitcheyan is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kitcheyan surname appeared 120 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 Kitcheyan.

The history of the last name Kitcheyan

The surname Kitcheyan is believed to have originated in Armenia, where it was likely derived from the Armenian word "կեչի" (kechi), meaning "goat." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or herded goats, potentially originating as an occupational surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 15th century in Armenian monasteries and ecclesiastical records. One notable figure bearing this surname was Grigor Kitcheyan, a prominent Armenian priest and scholar who lived in the 16th century and authored several religious texts.

As Armenians migrated to various regions, the name spread to neighboring areas such as Persia and the Caucasus region. In some historical records from the 17th century, the name appears with slight variations in spelling, such as "Kitchayan" or "Ketcheyan."

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Kitcheyan gained recognition in various fields. Harutyun Kitcheyan (1786-1868) was a renowned Armenian poet and writer, known for his contributions to the Armenian literary renaissance. Another notable figure was Grigor Kitcheyan (1811-1884), a prominent Armenian artist and painter who specialized in religious iconography.

In the 20th century, Vahan Kitcheyan (1901-1985) was a respected Armenian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and structures in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

Throughout its history, the surname Kitcheyan has also been associated with various place names and locations in Armenia, such as the village of Kitcheyan near Lake Sevan, which may have derived its name from the surname itself.

While not as widespread as some other Armenian surnames, Kitcheyan has persisted over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, particularly in the realms of literature, art, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kitcheyan

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

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 Kitcheyan 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.

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

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