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

Oganyan, 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 Oganyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oganyan in America

Oganyan is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oganyan surname appeared 221 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 Oganyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oganyan 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 Oganyan

The surname Oganyan originated in Armenia, with its roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "ogan," meaning "fire" or "flame," suggesting a possible connection to occupations or locations related to fire or heat.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Oganyan can be traced back to the medieval Armenian manuscripts and chronicles, where individuals with this surname were mentioned in various contexts. One notable example is the 13th-century Armenian historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi, who referenced an Oganyan family in his writings.

During the Middle Ages, the Oganyan surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Vayots Dzor and Syunik, located in the southern part of historical Armenia. These areas were known for their metalworking and mining industries, which could explain the connection between the surname and fire or heat-related activities.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Oganyan surname was Khachatur Oganyan, a skilled architect and builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region. His works, including the restoration of the Tatev Monastery, are considered significant examples of Armenian architecture from that era.

Another notable individual was Gevorg Oganyan, an Armenian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of Armenian territories and is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the conflicts of that period.

In the 19th century, Mikayel Oganyan was a renowned Armenian writer and poet who authored several influential works that explored themes of Armenian identity, culture, and history. His poems and essays were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of the time.

During the early 20th century, Avetis Oganyan was a prominent figure in the Armenian national liberation movement. As a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun), he actively advocated for Armenian independence and played a significant role in the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.

Throughout its history, the Oganyan surname has been associated with various regions and settlements within Armenia, such as the villages of Oganavan and Oganis, which may have derived their names from the surname itself or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oganyan

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

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

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