2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Meguerditchian
A surname of Armenian origin meaning "son of Megurditch".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Meguerditchian. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Meguerditchian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Meguerditchian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Meguerditchian, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Meguerditchian
The surname MEGUERDITCHIAN traces its origins to Armenia, a nation located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It emerged during the early medieval period, between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Armenian words "meguerdi," meaning "mighty," and "chian," a diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to a person or place with a formidable reputation.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the MEGUERDITCHIAN name can be found in the Armenian Manuscript Repository, a collection of ancient texts and records dating back to the 9th century. The name appears in a manuscript detailing the lives of notable Armenian scholars and philosophers, indicating that members of the MEGUERDITCHIAN family may have been involved in intellectual pursuits during this period.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Hovhannes MEGUERDITCHIAN (1120-1185) gained recognition as a respected scribe and calligrapher. His exquisite handwriting and illuminated manuscripts were highly sought after by the Armenian Church and nobility. Several of his works are still preserved in museums and libraries across Armenia and beyond.
The MEGUERDITCHIAN name also appears in historical records from the 14th century, when a village called Meguerditchian Dzor (meaning "Valley of the MEGUERDITCHIANS") existed in the province of Vayots Dzor, Armenia. This suggests that the surname was associated with a specific geographical location and may have originated from a place name.
During the 16th century, a renowned Armenian philosopher and theologian, Mkhitar MEGUERDITCHIAN (1520-1592), made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His works on theology, ethics, and philosophy were widely studied and debated throughout the Armenian diaspora.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Khachatur MEGUERDITCHIAN (1825-1892) gained prominence as a writer, educator, and advocate for Armenian cultural preservation. His literary works, which often explored themes of national identity and the Armenian struggle for independence, were instrumental in shaping the Armenian literary renaissance of that era.
Throughout its history, the MEGUERDITCHIAN surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, religion, and education. While the name may have originated from a place or a person of repute, it has endured as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions of the Armenian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Meguerditchian
Among Census respondents with the surname Meguerditchian, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Meguerditchian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Meguerditchian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Meguerditchian
Meguerditchian appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,702 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Meguerditchian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #150,205 | 3.0% |
| Count | 105 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Meguerditchian bearers went from 105 to 109 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,205.
FAQ
Meguerditchian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Meguerditchian?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Meguerditchian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Meguerditchian?
Meguerditchian ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Meguerditchian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Meguerditchian.
Has Meguerditchian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Meguerditchian went from 105 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Meguerditchian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Meguerditchian, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Meguerditchian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Meguerditchian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (7.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Meguerditchian (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Meguerditchian mean?
A surname of Armenian origin meaning "son of Megurditch". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Meguerditchian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Meguerditchian?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Meguerditchian, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.