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

Petrosian, 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 Petrosian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petrosian in America

Petrosian is the 39960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petrosian surname appeared 549 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 Petrosian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petrosian 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 Petrosian

The surname Petrosian is of Armenian origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian name Petros, which is a variation of the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." The suffix "-ian" indicates that the name belonged to someone who was a follower or disciple of Petros.

The earliest records of the name Petrosian can be found in Armenian manuscripts from the 13th century, where it was often used to refer to members of the Armenian Apostolic Church or scholars who studied the teachings of St. Peter. In the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Cilicia, an Armenian kingdom located in modern-day Turkey.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Petrosian was Grigor Petrosian, a prominent Armenian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his writings on the Armenian Church and his contributions to the development of Armenian philosophy.

Another notable figure was Khachatur Petrosian, an Armenian military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He is celebrated for his role in defending Armenian communities from Turkish invasions and protecting the Armenian cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, the name Petrosian became more widespread among Armenian families living in the Russian Empire. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Tigran Petrosian (1929-1984), a Soviet Armenian chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969.

Other notable individuals with the surname Petrosian include Hamazasp Petrosian (1872-1957), an Armenian writer and educator who played a significant role in the development of modern Armenian literature, and Stepan Petrosian (1868-1938), an Armenian actor and director who is considered a pioneer of Armenian theater.

Throughout its history, the surname Petrosian has been associated with Armenian culture, religion, and intellectual traditions. It has been carried by scholars, clergy members, artists, and other influential figures who have contributed to the preservation and advancement of Armenian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petrosian

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

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

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