2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sagherian
An Armenian surname derived from the word "sagharia" meaning aqueduct or water channel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sagherian. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sagherian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sagherian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sagherian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sagherian
The surname Sagherian is believed to have originated in Armenia, with roots dating back to the 5th or 6th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "sagher," which translates to "maker of saddles" or "saddler." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who crafted and worked with saddles, a vital occupation in the region's equestrian culture.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sagherian appeared in various Armenian manuscripts and records, indicating its presence among the Armenian population at that time. One notable early reference to the name can be found in the "Haysmavurk," a collection of Armenian historical writings compiled in the 12th century.
The earliest recorded individual with the surname Sagherian was Hovhannes Sagherian, a skilled saddler who lived in the city of Ani, the capital of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia, in the late 10th century. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he is mentioned in several contemporary accounts.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Sargis Sagherian gained recognition as a scholar and theologian. He authored several works on Armenian theology and philosophy, including a commentary on the book of Ecclesiastes.
The Sagherian family produced several notable figures throughout the centuries, including Harutiun Sagherian, a renowned architect who designed numerous churches and monasteries in the region during the 16th century.
Another notable figure was Mariam Sagherian, a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the 17th century. Her intricate works showcased the rich artistic traditions of Armenian culture.
In the 19th century, Khatchatur Sagherian was a prominent educator and advocate for Armenian literacy. He established several schools and played a significant role in promoting education among the Armenian population.
The name Sagherian has also been associated with various place names in Armenia, such as the village of Sagherian near Lake Sevan, which likely derived its name from the presence of saddlers or individuals with the Sagherian surname in the area.
While the surname Sagherian has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to Armenian diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the saddlery trade remain deeply rooted in Armenian cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sagherian
Among Census respondents with the surname Sagherian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sagherian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sagherian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 119
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sagherian
Sagherian appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,528 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+9 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,298 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 5,528 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 6,298 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sagherian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #142,049 | 4.2% |
| Count | 111 | 120 | 8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sagherian bearers went from 111 to 120 (+8.1% change). The surname moved up 6,298 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sagherian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sagherian?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sagherian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sagherian?
Sagherian ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Sagherian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sagherian.
Has Sagherian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sagherian went from 111 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 9 (+8.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sagherian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sagherian, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sagherian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sagherian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sagherian (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sagherian mean?
An Armenian surname derived from the word "sagharia" meaning aqueduct or water channel. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sagherian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Sagherian?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.