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

Panosyan, 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 Panosyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panosyan in America

Panosyan is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panosyan surname appeared 133 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 Panosyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panosyan 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 Panosyan

The surname Panosyan is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of historical Armenia. It is derived from the Armenian word "panos," which translates to "hostel" or "inn." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who operated inns or hostels along trade routes or in towns and villages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Panosyan can be found in Armenian manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the "Ganjaran," a collection of legal codes and customs compiled in the 13th century, which mentions a landowner named Vahram Panosyan.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Panosyan family played a prominent role in the intellectual and cultural life of the Armenian communities in the regions of Cilicia and Eastern Anatolia. Grigor Panosyan (1424-1492) was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Armenian history, literature, and theology.

In the 18th century, the Panosyan name gained prominence in the field of Armenian art and architecture. Hovhannes Panosyan (1712-1788) was a skilled sculptor and woodcarver who contributed to the embellishment of several Armenian churches and monasteries in the region of Artsakh.

One of the most famous bearers of the Panosyan surname was Khachatur Panosyan (1874-1943), a renowned Armenian writer and playwright. His works, which included plays, novels, and short stories, explored themes of social injustice and national identity. His play "The Ruined Family" is considered a classic of Armenian literature.

Another notable figure was Avetis Panosyan (1905-1988), an Armenian painter and illustrator who was celebrated for his vibrant depictions of Armenian landscapes and traditional scenes. His artworks are featured in several museums and private collections around the world.

While the name Panosyan has its origins in medieval Armenia, it has since spread to Armenian communities across the globe, particularly in the diaspora formed after the Armenian Genocide of 1915. The surname continues to be well-represented in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts, preserving its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panosyan

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

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

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