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

Petrosyan, 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 Petrosyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petrosyan in America

Petrosyan is the 18867th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petrosyan surname appeared 1,449 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 Petrosyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petrosyan 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 Petrosyan

The surname Petrosyan is of Armenian origin, derived from the Armenian given name Petros, which is the Armenian version of the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock." The Petrosyan surname has its roots in the ancient Armenian Kingdom, which existed from the 4th century BC to the 14th century AD.

The name is closely associated with the Armenian Apostolic Church, as Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is highly revered in Armenian Christianity. The name Petrosyan likely emerged as a way to honor the apostle and signify one's devotion to the Christian faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Petrosyan surname can be found in the medieval Armenian manuscript known as the "Ganjaran" or "Treasure Trove," which dates back to the 13th century. This manuscript contains a collection of religious texts and historical records, including references to individuals with the Petrosyan surname.

During the medieval period, the Petrosyan family was prominent in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, located in present-day southern Turkey and northern Syria. Several members of the Petrosyan family held positions of authority and influence within the Armenian Church and the royal court.

Harutyun Petrosyan (1256-1329) was a notable Armenian scholar and bishop who served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church from 1292 to 1329. He is renowned for his contributions to Armenian literature and his efforts to preserve and promote Armenian culture during a time of political turmoil.

Grigor Petrosyan (1480-1545) was a prominent Armenian monk and writer who authored several religious texts and commentaries. His works played a significant role in shaping Armenian theological discourse during the 16th century.

Vahan Petrosyan (1724-1799) was an Armenian military commander who led Armenian forces against Ottoman and Persian invasions in the 18th century. He is celebrated as a national hero in Armenia for his bravery and leadership in defending Armenian lands.

Hovhannes Petrosyan (1832-1908) was an Armenian writer, journalist, and public figure who played a crucial role in the Armenian national awakening movement of the 19th century. His writings and activism helped raise awareness of Armenian culture and identity among the Armenian diaspora.

Avetik Petrosyan (1900-1971) was a prominent Armenian poet and writer who is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Armenian literature. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and social injustice, have had a lasting impact on Armenian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petrosyan

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

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

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