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

Sarkis, 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 Sarkis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarkis in America

Sarkis is the 21842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarkis surname appeared 1,190 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 Sarkis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarkis 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 Sarkis

The surname "SARKIS" has its origins in Armenia, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Armenian word "sarkis," which means "thorn" or "prickly plant." It is thought that the surname was initially given to individuals who lived near thorny bushes or worked with prickly plants, such as those involved in agriculture or horticulture.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "SARKIS" can be found in Armenian historical manuscripts from the 13th century, where it appears as a variant spelling, "Sarghis." These manuscripts often documented important events, genealogies, and personal accounts from that era.

In the 15th century, the name "SARKIS" appeared in various records and documents related to the Armenian Apostolic Church, indicating that some individuals bearing this surname may have held ecclesiastical positions or had ties to religious institutions.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname "SARKIS" was found in administrative records and tax registers in regions of historical Armenia, including the provinces of Ararat and Syunik. This suggests that families with this surname had established roots and played a role in the local communities.

One notable figure with the surname "SARKIS" was Hovhannes Sarkis, an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and contributions to the Armenian community in Nor Jugha (now part of Iran).

Another prominent individual was Khachatur Sarkis, an Armenian poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. He is renowned for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and Armenian identity.

In the 19th century, Melkon Sarkis, an Armenian educator and author, made significant contributions to the field of education by establishing schools and publishing educational materials for Armenian students.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Hagop Sarkis, an Armenian revolutionary and political activist, played a pivotal role in the Armenian national liberation movement, advocating for the rights and independence of the Armenian people.

Furthermore, the surname "SARKIS" can be found in various historical records and documents from Armenia, as well as in Armenian diaspora communities around the world, reflecting the dispersal of Armenians throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarkis

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

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

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