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

Matevosyan, 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 Matevosyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matevosyan in America

Matevosyan is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matevosyan surname appeared 301 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 Matevosyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matevosyan 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 Matevosyan

The surname Matevosyan is of Armenian origin, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period in the region of historical Armenia. It is derived from the Armenian given name Matevos, which itself is a variation of the name Matthias or Matthew, meaning "gift of God" in Hebrew.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Matevosyan can be found in Armenian manuscripts and chronicles from the 10th to 12th centuries. In these ancient texts, the name appears in various spellings, such as Mateosian, Matevortsian, and Matevosyants, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution over time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Matevosyan surname was Grigor Matevosyan (1516-1591), a renowned Armenian scholar, theologian, and manuscript illuminator. His works, including intricate manuscript illustrations, are preserved in various museums and libraries across Armenia and beyond.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Matevosyan family was prominent in the region of Syunik, located in the present-day Syunik Province of Armenia. Several members of this family served as clergymen and scribes, contributing to the preservation of Armenian cultural heritage through their work in monasteries and scriptoria.

In the 18th century, the village of Matevosyan (now called Matevosavank) in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia was named after a prominent family of the same surname. This village was renowned for its skilled craftsmen and artisans, particularly in the production of traditional Armenian carpets and textiles.

Another notable figure was Khachatur Matevosyan (1841-1912), a prominent Armenian writer, journalist, and public figure who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Armenian community in Tiflis (now Tbilisi, Georgia) during the late 19th century.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the Matevosyan surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, art, education, and public service, both within Armenia and in Armenian communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matevosyan

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

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

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