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

Manuelian, 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 Manuelian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manuelian in America

Manuelian is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manuelian surname appeared 131 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 Manuelian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manuelian 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 Manuelian

The surname Manuelian has its origins in Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian name Manuel, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us." The earliest known records of the Manuelian surname date back to the 15th century in Armenia.

During the Middle Ages, the Manuelian family was likely associated with the Armenian Apostolic Church, as many Armenian surnames have their roots in religious and ecclesiastical traditions. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been borne by members of the clergy or individuals closely connected to the church.

In the early 16th century, a notable figure named Hakob Manuelian is mentioned in Armenian historical records as a prominent scholar and manuscript illuminator. His works can be found in various monasteries and libraries throughout Armenia and the Armenian diaspora.

Another significant individual with the Manuelian surname was Sahak Manuelian, a 17th-century Armenian writer and philosopher. He is renowned for his contributions to Armenian literature and his philosophical treatises on ethics and moral principles.

In the 19th century, the Manuelian family gained prominence in the city of Van, located in the historical Armenian province of Vaspurakan. Gevorg Manuelian, born in 1845, was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who supported educational initiatives and the Armenian community in Van.

During the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, many Manuelians were among the countless Armenians who were displaced and sought refuge in various parts of the world. This diaspora led to the spread of the Manuelian surname across different continents.

One notable figure from the 20th century was Harutiun Manuelian, born in 1880, who was an Armenian writer, journalist, and political activist. He played a significant role in the Armenian national liberation movement and authored several books on Armenian history and culture.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname Manuelian exist, such as Manvelian, Manvelyan, or Manvelovich, reflecting regional linguistic differences or adaptations to other cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manuelian

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

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

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