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

Manoukian, 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 Manoukian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manoukian in America

Manoukian is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manoukian surname appeared 700 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 Manoukian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manoukian 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 Manoukian

The surname MANOUKIAN originates from Armenia, where it has been in use since at least the 16th century. It is derived from the Armenian given name Manuk, which means "little monk" or "small monk." This given name itself is a diminutive form of the Armenian word "manr," meaning "monk."

Some of the earliest known references to the MANOUKIAN surname can be found in Armenian church records and manuscripts dating back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. These records often mention individuals with the surname residing in various regions of historical Armenia, such as the provinces of Ararat, Vayots Dzor, and Syunik.

One notable early bearer of the MANOUKIAN surname was Hovhannes Manoukian, a prominent Armenian scholar and scribe who lived in the mid-17th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and copying of ancient Armenian manuscripts, many of which are now housed in various libraries and museums around the world.

Another significant figure with the MANOUKIAN surname was Karapet Manoukian, an Armenian painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1866-1935). He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Armenian art and is particularly renowned for his landscapes and portraiture.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Armenians with the MANOUKIAN surname were forced to flee their homeland due to persecution and genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. As a result, the surname became dispersed across various parts of the world, with significant diasporan communities forming in countries like France, Lebanon, the United States, and Canada.

One notable member of the Armenian diaspora with the MANOUKIAN surname was Vahan Manoukian (1882-1944), a prominent politician and activist who played a crucial role in the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918. He served as the Minister of Interior and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early years of the republic.

Another notable figure was Haig Manoukian (1915-2008), an Armenian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Manoukian Institute of Field Archeology and made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Armenian cultural heritage.

While the MANOUKIAN surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to the Armenian diaspora, and individuals with this surname can be found in many countries today, carrying on the rich cultural legacy of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manoukian

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

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

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