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

Nazaryan, 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 Nazaryan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nazaryan in America

Nazaryan is the 34272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nazaryan surname appeared 662 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 Nazaryan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nazaryan 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 Nazaryan

The surname Nazaryan is of Armenian origin, originating in the historical region of Armenia. It is derived from the Armenian word "Nazar," which means "vow" or "dedication." The name likely originated in the medieval period when surnames were first adopted in Armenian communities.

The first records of the Nazaryan surname can be traced back to the 15th century, appearing in Armenian manuscripts and historical documents. One notable early instance is found in the "Codex Nazaryan," a collection of Armenian manuscripts from the 15th century, suggesting that the name was already in use during this time.

In the 16th century, the Nazaryan family played a prominent role in the Armenian Apostolic Church. Hovhannes Nazaryan, born in 1530, was a renowned theologian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Armenian religious texts.

During the 17th century, the Nazaryan name gained prominence in the town of Nakhichevan, which was then part of the Persian Empire. Grigor Nazaryan, born in 1620, was a respected merchant and community leader in Nakhichevan, known for his philanthropic efforts and support for Armenian cultural institutions.

In the 19th century, the Nazaryan family was well-established in the city of Yerevan, the capital of modern-day Armenia. Avetis Nazaryan, born in 1815, was a prominent writer and poet who helped preserve Armenian literary traditions during a period of Ottoman and Persian rule.

Another notable figure with the Nazaryan surname was Hovhannes Nazaryan, born in 1876, who was a pioneering Armenian photographer and one of the first to document the landscapes and people of the Caucasus region through his lens.

The Nazaryan name has also been associated with several Armenian political and military leaders throughout history. Levon Nazaryan, born in 1891, was a prominent figure in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and played a key role in the struggle for Armenian independence during the early 20th century.

While the Nazaryan surname is primarily found in Armenia and among Armenian diaspora communities around the world, it has also been adopted by some non-Armenian families in various regions, often due to cultural assimilation or intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nazaryan

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

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

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