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

Majarian, 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 Majarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majarian in America

Majarian is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majarian surname appeared 124 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 Majarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majarian 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 Majarian

The surname Majarian has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "majar," which means "hair" or "forelock," possibly referring to a distinguishing physical characteristic or occupation related to hairdressing or wig-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Majarian can be found in the Armenian Apostolic Church records from the late 15th century, where a certain Hagop Majarian was mentioned as a prominent member of the church community in the city of Etchmiadzin.

In the 17th century, the Majarian family was documented as residing in the village of Garni, located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. During this time, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with some records showing it as "Madjarian" or "Madzharian."

The name Majarian gained further prominence in the 18th century when Khachatur Majarian, born in 1725, became a respected scholar and author. His work, "A Treatise on Armenian Grammar," published in 1771, is considered a seminal text in the study of the Armenian language.

Another notable figure with the surname Majarian was Harutyun Majarian, a prominent Armenian painter and sculptor who lived from 1831 to 1898. His works, including portraits and religious art, are displayed in various museums and galleries across Armenia and beyond.

In the 20th century, the Majarian name was carried by Ashot Majarian, a Soviet Armenian military officer who served during World War II and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Red Banner for his bravery and leadership.

While the name Majarian is primarily associated with Armenia, there are also records of individuals with this surname in other parts of the world, likely due to Armenian diaspora communities. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Armenia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majarian

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

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

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