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

Sevak, 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 Sevak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sevak in America

Sevak is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sevak surname appeared 148 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 Sevak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sevak 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 Sevak

The surname SEVAK is of Armenian origin, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Kingdom of Armenia. The name is derived from the Armenian word "sevak," which means "disciple" or "follower." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were followers or disciples of a particular religious or philosophical tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEVAK can be found in the medieval Armenian manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 5th century AD. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating their involvement in the Armenian Church or other scholarly pursuits of the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name SEVAK was particularly prevalent in the regions of historical Armenia, including the territories of present-day eastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, and the Republic of Armenia itself. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname migrated to other parts of the Armenian diaspora, such as the communities in the Byzantine Empire or the Cilician Kingdom.

In the 9th century, a notable figure named Hovhannes Sevak lived and worked as a prominent scholar and theologian in the Armenian intellectual center of Gladzor. His contributions to the development of Armenian philosophy and theology were significant, and his works were widely studied and disseminated.

Another prominent individual with the surname SEVAK was Grigor Sevak, a 12th-century Armenian poet and writer. His poetic works, particularly his odes and elegies, were highly acclaimed and have been preserved in various manuscript collections.

During the Ottoman period, the SEVAK surname can be found among Armenian communities living in various parts of the Ottoman Empire. One notable example is Hakob Sevak, an 18th-century Armenian merchant and philanthropist from the city of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). He played a crucial role in supporting Armenian educational and cultural initiatives of his time.

In the 19th century, Khachatur Sevak was a prominent Armenian painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in 1836 in the city of Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi, Georgia) and made significant contributions to the development of Armenian art.

It is important to note that while the surname SEVAK has its roots in Armenia, individuals with this name may have migrated to various parts of the world over the centuries, carrying their cultural and historical legacy with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sevak

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

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

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