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

Ouzounian, 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 Ouzounian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ouzounian in America

Ouzounian is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ouzounian surname appeared 235 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 Ouzounian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ouzounian 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 Ouzounian

The surname Ouzounian originates from Armenia, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Armenian word "ouzoun," meaning "tall" or "long." It was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals who were notably tall or slim in stature.

In the medieval period, Ouzounian families were prominent in various regions of historical Armenia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and the Armenian Highlands. Some of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in Armenian monastic records and chronicles from the 11th and 12th centuries.

One notable figure bearing the Ouzounian surname was Grigor Ouzounian, a skilled Armenian architect and sculptor who lived in the 13th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the construction and ornamentation of several prominent Armenian churches and monasteries, including the Cathedral of Ani and the Monastery of Haghbat.

In the 15th century, the Ouzounian family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Armenian community in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. Hakob Ouzounian, a renowned scholar and calligrapher, was responsible for transcribing and preserving numerous Armenian manuscripts during this period.

The 17th century saw the rise of another prominent Ouzounian figure, Khachatur Ouzounian, who was a respected poet and theologian. His poetic works, which explored themes of spirituality and Armenian identity, were widely circulated and celebrated within the Armenian literary circles of the time.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe, the Ouzounian surname was carried to various parts of the world. One notable figure was Minas Ouzounian, an Armenian-American engineer and inventor who lived from 1883 to 1976. He held several patents for his innovative work in the field of electrical engineering and contributed significantly to the development of early radio technology.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the Ouzounian surname have emerged, including Ouzunian, Ouzunyan, and Uzunyan. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Armenian linguistic heritage, reflecting the rich cultural and historical background of this enduring surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ouzounian

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

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

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