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

Sarian, 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 Sarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarian in America

Sarian is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarian surname appeared 409 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 Sarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarian 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 Sarian

The surname SARIAN is believed to have originated in Armenia, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "sar," which means mountain, and likely referred to individuals who lived in or came from mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SARIAN can be found in the Armenian manuscript "Ganjaran," written in the 7th century AD. This manuscript contains a list of names, including several variations of SARIAN, such as Saryan and Sariyan.

During the medieval period, the SARIAN name was prominent in the region of Vayots Dzor, located in southern Armenia. This area was known for its rugged terrain and mountainous landscapes, which may have contributed to the name's association with the word "sar."

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Vardan SARIAN was mentioned in historical records as a prominent figure in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. He was known for his military exploits and played a key role in defending the kingdom against invading forces.

Another notable figure with the SARIAN surname was Mariam SARIAN, a 16th-century Armenian poet and writer. Her works were widely celebrated during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 19th century, Yeghishe SARIAN was a renowned Armenian painter and one of the founders of the Armenian national school of painting. His works, which often depicted scenes from Armenian daily life and landscapes, are considered masterpieces of Armenian art.

Hovhannes SARIAN, born in 1873, was a prominent Armenian composer and conductor. He is celebrated for his contributions to Armenian classical music and his efforts in preserving and promoting Armenian cultural heritage.

The SARIAN name has also been associated with several place names in Armenia, such as the village of Sariar in the Ararat Province, which likely derived its name from the surname itself or its root word "sar."

Throughout history, the SARIAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, military leaders, and intellectuals, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Armenia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarian

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

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

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