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

Manookian, 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 Manookian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manookian in America

Manookian is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manookian surname appeared 204 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 Manookian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manookian 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 Manookian

The surname Manookian has its origins in Armenia, a country located in the Transcaucasian region between Europe and Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Manookian is derived from the Armenian given name Manouk, which itself has roots in the ancient Armenian language. Manouk is a diminutive form of the name Manes, which means "little child" or "little one." The suffix "-ian" was added to indicate possession or relationship, effectively translating to "belonging to Manouk."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manookian surname can be traced back to a manuscript from the 15th century, where a scribe named Hovhannes Manookian is mentioned. This document, preserved in an Armenian monastery, provides evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Manookian name appears in records from the Armenian Apostolic Church, particularly in the regions of Cilicia and Nakhichevan. These records document baptisms, marriages, and other significant events involving individuals bearing the Manookian surname.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Manookian family gained prominence in the city of Van, located in modern-day eastern Turkey. Several members of the Manookian clan were influential merchants and traders, facilitating the exchange of goods between Armenia and neighboring regions.

One notable figure was Harutyun Manookian (1738-1812), a renowned poet and philosopher whose works explored themes of Armenian culture and identity. His poetic compositions are considered essential contributions to the literary canon of the Armenian renaissance.

In the 19th century, the Manookian surname spread beyond Armenia as members of the family migrated to various parts of the world. Khachatur Manookian (1874-1943), a celebrated Armenian writer and activist, was born in the city of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) and played a pivotal role in promoting Armenian literature and advocating for Armenian rights.

Another notable individual was Vahan Manookian (1868-1918), an Armenian Revolutionary Federation member who fought for Armenian independence during the turbulent years of the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the defense of Van during the Armenian Genocide and is remembered as a national hero.

In more recent times, the Manookian surname has been carried by individuals from diverse fields, including academics, artists, and intellectuals. Arman Manookian (1904-1963), for instance, was a renowned Armenian painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the Armenian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manookian

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

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

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