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

Stepanian, 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 Stepanian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stepanian in America

Stepanian is the 24787th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stepanian surname appeared 1,005 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 Stepanian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stepanian 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 Stepanian

The surname Stepanian is of Armenian origin, with its roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "stepan," which means "crown" or "garland." The name likely originated in the historic Armenian highlands, encompassing parts of modern-day Armenia, eastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stepanian surname can be found in the 7th-century manuscript "History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi. The text mentions a nobleman named Stepanos, who was a prominent figure in the Armenian kingdom during the 5th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Stepanian name appeared in various Armenian chronicles and records, reflecting the presence of noble families and influential individuals bearing this surname. For instance, the 12th-century Armenian historian Stepanos Orbelian, also known as Stepanos Stepanian, was a renowned chronicler and author of the influential work "History of the Province of Syunik."

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Stepanos Stepanian served as the Bishop of Ani, a prominent city in medieval Armenia. His name is inscribed on the walls of the historic Ani Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the Ottoman period, the Stepanian surname was prevalent among Armenian communities in the regions of Western Armenia and Cilicia. One notable bearer of the name was Khachatur Stepanian, a 17th-century Armenian poet and writer from the city of Vagharshapat (present-day Etchmiadzin).

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, several prominent Armenians with the Stepanian surname made significant contributions to various fields. Grigor Stepanian (1868-1923) was a renowned Armenian writer and educator, while Avetik Stepanian (1876-1935) was a celebrated poet and one of the leading figures of the Armenian literary renaissance.

Another notable individual was Hovhannes Stepanian (1844-1919), an Armenian writer, educator, and public figure who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences.

It's worth noting that the Stepanian surname has also been associated with various place names in historic Armenia, such as the village of Stepanavan, which likely derived its name from the Stepanian family or individuals bearing that surname.

While the Stepanian surname has its roots in ancient Armenia, it has since spread to Armenian communities worldwide, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stepanian

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

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

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