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

Mkrtchyan, 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 Mkrtchyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mkrtchyan in America

Mkrtchyan is the 27042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mkrtchyan surname appeared 896 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 Mkrtchyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mkrtchyan 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 Mkrtchyan

The surname MKRTCHYAN is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to medieval times in the region of historical Armenia. It is derived from the Armenian name Mkrtich, a variant of the name Mkhitar, meaning "the one who is consoled" or "the consoler." This name was popular in Armenia during the Middle Ages and was often given to children as a symbol of comfort and solace.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MKRTCHYAN can be found in various Armenian manuscripts and chronicles from the 13th to 15th centuries. These documents often mention individuals with this surname, indicating their involvement in religious, political, or cultural affairs of the time. One notable example is Mkhitar Mkrtchyan, a 14th-century Armenian scholar and translator who played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of Armenian literature.

In the 16th century, the MKRTCHYAN surname appeared in the records of the Armenian Apostolic Church, particularly in the lists of clergy and monastic orders. This suggests that the name was prevalent among the Armenian ecclesiastical community during this period. One noteworthy figure was Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, a 16th-century Armenian priest and calligrapher renowned for his exceptional penmanship and illuminated manuscripts.

As Armenians dispersed across various regions due to historical upheavals, the MKRTCHYAN surname can be found in different spellings and variations, such as Mgrdichian, Mkrtchian, or Mkrtchyan, depending on the local language and transliteration practices. For instance, in the 19th century, there was a notable Armenian merchant named Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, who established successful trade routes between Armenia and neighboring regions.

Another prominent individual with the MKRTCHYAN surname was Vahan Mkrtchyan, a 20th-century Armenian writer and poet. Born in 1892, he gained recognition for his lyrical works that celebrated Armenian culture and traditions. His poems were widely published and helped preserve the Armenian literary heritage during a tumultuous period in the country's history.

Additionally, the MKRTCHYAN surname has been associated with several place names in historical Armenia, such as the village of Mkrtchyan near Lake Van and the town of Mkrtchyank'ar in the province of Syunik. These place names likely derived from individuals or families bearing the MKRTCHYAN surname who settled or held influence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mkrtchyan

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

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

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