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

Shakarian, 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 Shakarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shakarian in America

Shakarian is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shakarian surname appeared 125 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 Shakarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shakarian 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 Shakarian

The surname Shakarian originated in Armenia, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "shaka," meaning "falcon," and the suffix "-rian," which denotes a person or an occupation. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a falconer or someone associated with the keeping and training of falcons, a profession highly regarded in medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Shakarian surname can be found in an Armenian manuscript dated to the late 16th century. This document mentions a certain Hovhannes Shakarian, a prominent figure in the Armenian community of the time, though little is known about his specific role or accomplishments.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Shakarian name appeared in various Armenian settlements across the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions like Cilicia and the surrounding areas. It is likely that several families with this surname migrated to different parts of the empire, contributing to its dispersal and establishment in various regions.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Shakarian surname was Krikor Shakarian (1820-1892), a prominent Armenian educator and writer. He is credited with establishing several schools and publishing works aimed at promoting Armenian language and culture during a time of Ottoman rule.

Another significant individual was Avedis Shakarian (1865-1945), a prominent Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist. Born in the Ottoman Empire, he later immigrated to the United States and founded the successful Shakarian Oriental Rug Company in Boston. His philanthropic efforts supported various Armenian causes and educational institutions.

In more recent history, the Shakarian surname gained recognition through Robert A. Shakarian (1925-2021), an American businessman and co-founder of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, a Christian organization dedicated to evangelism and outreach. He authored several books and played a influential role in the Charismatic Christian movement.

While the Shakarian surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migrations and diasporas, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite its Armenian origins, the name has been embraced by individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human history and the interconnectedness of societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shakarian

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

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

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