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

Martirosian, 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 Martirosian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martirosian in America

Martirosian is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martirosian surname appeared 181 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 Martirosian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martirosian 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 Martirosian

The surname Martirosian originated in Armenia, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian name Martirosyan, which itself stems from the Armenian word "martiros," meaning "martyr." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who were perceived as martyrs or had ancestors who faced persecution for their beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Martirosian can be found in a 13th-century Armenian manuscript, which mentions a certain Hovhannes Martirosian, a scribe and scholar from the city of Ani, then a prominent cultural and intellectual center of the Armenian Kingdom.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Martirosian family played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the Armenian communities scattered across the Ottoman Empire and Persia. Notable figures include Hakob Martirosian (1340-1411), a renowned theologian and philosopher, and Vahan Martirosian (1455-1521), a skilled miniaturist and illuminator of Armenian manuscripts.

In the 16th century, the Martirosian surname gained prominence in the region of Vaspurakan, located in present-day eastern Turkey. Records from this period mention Khachatur Martirosian (1520-1595), a respected leader and diplomat who represented the Armenian community in negotiations with Ottoman authorities.

The 17th century saw the rise of the Martirosian family in the city of New Julfa, a thriving Armenian community in Persia (modern-day Iran). Among the notable figures from this era was Hovhannes Martirosian (1615-1672), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in New Julfa.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe, the Martirosian surname became more widespread. In the 19th century, Hagop Martirosian (1810-1884), an Armenian writer and educator, made significant contributions to the development of modern Armenian literature and education in the Russian Empire.

Throughout history, the Martirosian surname has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including religion, culture, literature, and education, reflecting the rich heritage and resilience of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martirosian

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

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

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