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

Sukiasyan, 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 Sukiasyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sukiasyan in America

Sukiasyan is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sukiasyan surname appeared 122 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 Sukiasyan.

The history of the last name Sukiasyan

The surname "SUKIASYAN" is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of historic Armenia. The name is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "sukias," which means "falcon" or "hawk," suggesting a possible connection to falconry or a lineage associated with hunting birds of prey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the chronicles of the Armenian historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi, who lived in the 13th century. Gandzaketsi's work mentions a certain Sukias Beniamin, a nobleman and military commander from the region of Syunik, located in the present-day Syunik Province of Armenia.

The name "SUKIASYAN" has undergone several spelling variations throughout its history, including "Sukiassian," "Sukiasian," and "Sukiasov," reflecting the influence of different regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name gained prominence among the Armenian communities of the Ottoman Empire. Notable individuals bearing the surname include Sukias Vartabed, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1576 to 1629, and Sukias Yeritsyan, a prominent merchant and philanthropist active in the city of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, the name "SUKIASYAN" gained further recognition with the birth of Sukias Khaloyan (1856-1918), a renowned Armenian writer, poet, and educator who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of the Armenian people during the late Ottoman period.

Another notable figure was Sukias Manukian (1884-1969), an Armenian revolutionary and military commander who fought against Ottoman and Russian forces during the Armenian struggle for independence in the early 20th century. Manukian later served as a general in the Armenian Armed Forces and played a crucial role in the defense of the newly established Republic of Armenia.

The name "SUKIASYAN" has also been associated with several influential figures in the Armenian diaspora communities around the world. One such example is Sukias Ayvazyan (1909-1994), an Armenian-American artist and painter known for his landscape and still-life works, who lived and worked in the United States for much of his career.

While the surname "SUKIASYAN" has maintained a strong presence within the Armenian community, it has also found its way into various cultures and regions through migration and intermarriage, reflecting the rich diversity and historical journey of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sukiasyan

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

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 Sukiasyan 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.

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

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