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

Mardirosian, 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 Mardirosian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mardirosian in America

Mardirosian is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mardirosian surname appeared 431 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 Mardirosian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mardirosian 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 Mardirosian

The surname Mardirosian has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian name Mardiros, which means "born of martyrs" or "martyr's child". This name was initially given to children born during times of religious persecution, particularly to those whose parents were martyred for their Christian faith.

The earliest known record of the name Mardirosian can be found in the ancient Armenian manuscripts of the Matenadaran, a repository of ancient manuscripts located in Yerevan, Armenia. These manuscripts contain genealogical records and historical accounts of prominent Armenian families, including those bearing the Mardirosian surname.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Mardirosian was Hovhannes Mardirosian, a renowned Armenian scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century. He is noted for his contributions to the study of Armenian literature and his influential works on the history and culture of the Armenian people.

During the Middle Ages, the Mardirosian family played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of Armenia. Several members of the family were influential figures in the Armenian Apostolic Church, serving as bishops and leaders of monastic communities.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Mardirosian surname was Harutyun Mardirosian, an Armenian poet and writer. His works were widely celebrated for their literary merit and their exploration of Armenian identity and heritage.

Another prominent individual with the Mardirosian surname was Khachatur Mardirosian, a 19th-century Armenian artist and painter. His works were highly regarded for their realistic portrayal of Armenian life and landscapes, and he is considered one of the pioneers of modern Armenian art.

The Mardirosian surname has also been associated with several place names in Armenia, such as the village of Mardirosavan, which was named after a prominent member of the Mardirosian family who lived in the area during the 18th century.

Throughout its history, the Mardirosian surname has maintained a strong connection to Armenian culture, religion, and heritage. Its origins as a name given to children of martyrs have imbued it with a sense of resilience and perseverance, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mardirosian

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

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

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