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

Nersesian, 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 Nersesian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nersesian in America

Nersesian is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nersesian surname appeared 266 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 Nersesian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nersesian 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 Nersesian

The surname Nersesian has its origins in Armenia, with its earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian words "nerse" meaning "pomegranate" and "ian" meaning "belonging to," suggesting a connection to a place or region known for its pomegranate cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nersesian can be found in the Akunq Manuscript, a medieval Armenian illuminated manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions a scribe named Sargis Nersesian, who was responsible for copying and illustrating portions of the text.

In the 13th century, an Armenian cleric named Grigor Nersesian gained prominence for his theological writings and contributions to the Armenian Apostolic Church. He served as the Catholicos (head of the church) from 1293 to 1307 and is renowned for his efforts in promoting education and preserving Armenian cultural heritage.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named Hovhannes Nersesian emerged as a skilled architect and sculptor. He is credited with designing and constructing several iconic Armenian churches, including the Surb Hripsime Church in Vagharshapat (modern-day Echmiadzin), which is considered a masterpiece of Armenian architecture.

In the 16th century, a poet and scholar named Nahapet Nersesian gained recognition for his contributions to Armenian literature. He is known for his poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality.

Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Hovhannes Nersesian, a prominent Armenian educator and writer. He founded several schools in the Ottoman Empire and authored several textbooks and literary works aimed at preserving and promoting Armenian language and culture.

Throughout history, the Nersesian surname has been associated with various place names in Armenia, such as Nersesvank, a village in the Gegharkunik Province, and Nersesavan, a village in the Ararat Province. These place names likely originated from individuals or families bearing the Nersesian surname who settled or held influence in those areas.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Nersessian, Nersisyan, or Nersisyan, may also exist due to regional dialects or transliterations from the Armenian language to other writing systems.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nersesian

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

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

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