Manoogian
An Armenian surname derived from the Greek word 'manoukios', meaning 'small' or 'short'.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 686 Americans carry the last name Manoogian. That puts it at #38,155 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 499,642 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manoogian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
686
1 in 499,642
Census rank
#38,155
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
581
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 581 bearers of the surname Manoogian in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38155th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manoogian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manoogian
The surname Manoogian has its origins in Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Armenian word "manuk," which means "child" or "little one."
Manoogian is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding a suffix to a given name or a descriptive term. In this case, the suffix "-ian" was added to "manuk," creating "Manoogian," which translates to "son of the little one" or "son of the child."
Historical records and manuscripts from ancient Armenia, such as the Armenian Gospels and the works of medieval Armenian historians like Movses Khorenatsi, contain references to individuals with similar names, although the exact spelling may have varied.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Manoogian can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Haghbat in the Lori region of Armenia. This manuscript mentions a monk named Grigor Manoogian, who was renowned for his calligraphy and illumination skills.
Another notable figure bearing the Manoogian surname was Harutyun Manoogian, a prominent Armenian merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was born in 1770 in the city of Nor Nakhichevan (modern-day Rostov-on-Don, Russia) and played a significant role in supporting Armenian cultural and educational initiatives.
In the 19th century, Hovhannes Manoogian (1818-1890) was a prominent Armenian writer, educator, and public figure. He was born in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey) and is remembered for his contributions to Armenian literature and his efforts in promoting Armenian language and education.
Another notable bearer of the Manoogian surname was Karekin Manoogian (1877-1935), an Armenian-American architect and engineer. He was born in Khorvirap, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey), and later emigrated to the United States, where he designed several notable buildings, including the St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City.
Lastly, Arshag Manoogian (1904-1971) was a prominent Armenian-American artist and sculptor. Born in Kharberd, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey), he immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and is renowned for his sculptures and bas-reliefs depicting Armenian themes and historical events.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Manoogian, highlighting its deep roots in Armenian culture and its presence across various fields, including religion, commerce, literature, architecture, and art.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manoogian
Among Census respondents with the surname Manoogian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Manoogian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Manoogian surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Manoogian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,155 | #38,155 | 0.0% |
| Count | 581 | 581 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Manoogian bearers went from 581 to 581 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #38,155 to #38,155.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Manoogian
FAQ
Manoogian surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Manoogian?
The surname Manoogian holds position #38,155 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 686 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Manoogian surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manoogian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.