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

Melkumyan, 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 Melkumyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Melkumyan in America

Melkumyan is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Melkumyan surname appeared 106 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 Melkumyan.

The history of the last name Melkumyan

The surname Melkumyan originates from Armenia, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Vayots Dzor, a province situated in the southeastern part of the country.

Melkumyan is derived from the Armenian word "melkum," which means "gentle" or "mild." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname, given to individuals who possessed a gentle or mild temperament.

There are records of the Melkumyan name appearing in ancient Armenian manuscripts and historical texts, although the exact dates and contexts are not always clear. One notable reference is found in the chronicles of the 13th-century Armenian historian, Kirakos Gandzaketsi, who mentions a noble family bearing the Melkumyan surname.

The earliest recorded example of the name Melkumyan dates back to the 15th century, when a certain Hovhannes Melkumyan is mentioned in a document from the Vayots Dzor region. This document, now preserved in the archives of the Matenadaran (the repository of ancient Armenian manuscripts), provides valuable insight into the name's antiquity.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Melkumyan surname. One such figure was Sargis Melkumyan, a prominent Armenian scholar and writer who lived in the late 18th century (1742-1815). He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Armenian literature and history.

Another prominent Melkumyan was Hovhannes Melkumyan (1818-1892), a prominent Armenian painter and educator who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the 19th century. His works are celebrated for their realistic depictions of Armenian life and landscapes.

In the realm of politics, Arshak Melkumyan (1884-1944) was a notable figure, serving as a member of the Armenian National Council and playing a pivotal role in the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.

The Melkumyan name has also been associated with religious figures, such as Catholicos Gevorg VI Melkumyan (1866-1939), who served as the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church from 1911 to 1939.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Vardan Melkumyan (1964-), a contemporary writer and literary critic who has made significant contributions to Armenian literature and has received numerous awards for his work.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Melkumyan

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

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 Melkumyan 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.

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

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