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

Seferian, 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 Seferian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seferian in America

Seferian is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seferian surname appeared 211 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 Seferian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seferian 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 Seferian

The surname Seferian has its origins in Armenia, where it was first recorded in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "sev" meaning "black" and may have been a descriptive name given to someone with dark features or clothing.

One of the earliest known references to the name Seferian is found in a medieval Armenian manuscript dating back to the late 14th century, where it is mentioned as the surname of a scribe or calligrapher. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Armenian population at that time.

In the 15th century, the Seferian family is recorded as having lived in the region of Artsakh, which is now part of the modern-day Republic of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh). This area has a long history of Armenian settlement and cultural significance.

By the 16th century, the Seferian surname had spread to other parts of the Armenian diaspora, with records indicating individuals bearing this name living in various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

One notable individual with the surname Seferian was Yeghishe Seferian (1828-1888), an Armenian historian and writer who authored several works on Armenian history and culture. His most famous work, "The History of Armenians in India," chronicles the Armenian communities established in various parts of India during the Middle Ages.

Another prominent figure was Khatchatur Seferian (1866-1923), an Armenian writer and journalist who played an active role in the Armenian national liberation movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was forced into exile by the Ottoman authorities due to his political activities.

In the 20th century, Kevork Seferian (1912-1999) was a renowned Armenian-American composer and pianist. Born in Istanbul, he emigrated to the United States in the 1930s and made significant contributions to the field of classical music, composing numerous works inspired by Armenian folk traditions.

Armen Seferian (1938-2008) was a notable Armenian-American artist and sculptor, known for his abstract and geometric works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across the United States.

Additionally, the Seferian family name has been associated with several notable figures in the Armenian diaspora, particularly in the fields of literature, academia, and the arts, reflecting the intellectual and cultural contributions of Armenians around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seferian

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

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

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