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

Ohanyan, 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 Ohanyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohanyan in America

Ohanyan is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohanyan surname appeared 243 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 Ohanyan.

The history of the last name Ohanyan

The surname Ohanyan is of Armenian origin, originating from the historic Armenian regions of the South Caucasus. It likely dates back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Armenian name "Ohan," which is a diminutive form of the name "Hovhannes" (John). The suffix "-yan" indicates a patronymic form, meaning "son of Ohan."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Armenian manuscripts and chronicles from the 9th century. These documents mention individuals bearing the surname Ohanyan, suggesting the name's usage during that era. Additionally, the name is associated with several historic Armenian settlements, such as the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of modern-day Armenia.

In the 13th century, an Armenian nobleman named Vahram Ohanyan served as a military commander under the Bagratuni dynasty. He is mentioned in the annals of the period for his bravery and leadership during the conflicts against the invading Seljuk Turks. Another notable figure was Hovsep Ohanyan, a renowned architect from the 17th century who designed several churches and monasteries in the region of Artsakh.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ohanyan surname gained prominence among the Armenian intellectual and cultural elite. Ghazar Ohanyan (1802-1871) was a prominent writer and educator who contributed significantly to the development of modern Armenian literature. Harutyun Ohanyan (1856-1915) was a renowned painter and one of the pioneers of the Armenian national art movement.

In the 20th century, the Ohanyan name was carried by several influential figures, including Hrant Ohanyan (1897-1978), a celebrated composer and conductor who played a vital role in the preservation and promotion of Armenian classical music. Arshak Ohanyan (1921-1999) was a highly respected linguist and philologist, renowned for his work on the Armenian language and its historical development.

While the surname Ohanyan has its roots in the Armenian highlands, it has since spread across the globe due to the Armenian diaspora. Individuals bearing this name can be found in various countries, particularly those with significant Armenian communities, such as Russia, France, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohanyan

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

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

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