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

Sahagian, 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 Sahagian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sahagian in America

Sahagian is the 37646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sahagian surname appeared 591 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 Sahagian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sahagian 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 Sahagian

The surname Sahagian has its origins in Armenia, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "sahak," which means "Isaac" or "laughter." This name was likely given to families or individuals associated with the biblical figure Isaac or those known for their jovial and lighthearted nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sahagian surname can be found in historical documents from the Armenian Apostolic Church, where it was used to identify members of the clergy or prominent families within the ecclesiastical community. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include the scholar and theologian Sahag Artsruni, who lived in the 10th century, and the renowned poet and priest Sahag Partev, born in the late 16th century.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, the Sahagian name appeared in various imperial records and tax registers. It was also prevalent in the regions of Van, Karin (present-day Erzurum), and the historic Armenian capital of Ani. The name's spelling variations included Sahakian, Sahakian, and Sahakyan, reflecting the linguistic diversity within Armenian communities.

One notable figure bearing the Sahagian surname was Sahak Partev Artsruni, a 17th-century Armenian noble and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Artsakh region against Ottoman and Persian invasions. Another prominent individual was Sahag Sahagian, a 19th-century writer, translator, and educator who contributed significantly to the development of modern Armenian literature and education.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the Sahagian surname made significant contributions to various fields. Haig Sahagian (1900-1988) was an Armenian-American painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. Armen Sahagian (1921-1996) was a respected Armenian composer and conductor who helped preserve and promote Armenian musical heritage.

It is worth noting that the Sahagian surname is not limited to Armenia and has spread across various regions due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic Armenian highlands, where it has been a part of the cultural and linguistic landscape for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sahagian

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

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

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