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

Tamraz, 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 Tamraz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamraz in America

Tamraz is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamraz surname appeared 197 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 Tamraz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamraz 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 Tamraz

The surname TAMRAZ originated in Armenia, with its earliest known usage dating back to the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "tamraz," which means "red-haired" or "auburn-haired." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive term to individuals with reddish hair.

In ancient Armenian manuscripts and records, the name appears in various spellings, including "Tamrazi," "Tamrazian," and "Tamrazyan." One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 16th-century chronicle written by the Armenian historian Hovhannes Sarkavag, where he mentions a prominent figure named Tamraz Artsruni, a nobleman from the Artsruni dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname TAMRAZ was Grigor Tamraz, a renowned Armenian poet and writer who lived in the 17th century (c. 1630-1690). His literary works, including poems and religious texts, significantly influenced the development of Armenian literature during that period.

In the 18th century, the name TAMRAZ gained prominence with the birth of Mikayel Tamraz (1718-1792), a renowned Armenian architect and sculptor. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in the region, including the Cathedral of St. Hripsime in Etchmiadzin, Armenia.

Another notable figure with the surname TAMRAZ was Harutyun Tamraz (1820-1891), a prominent Armenian writer, translator, and educator. He played a crucial role in the establishment of modern Armenian literature and was instrumental in the translation of numerous works from various languages into Armenian.

During the 19th century, the TAMRAZ family also produced several influential figures in the field of education and politics. For instance, Hovhannes Tamraz (1855-1918) was a prominent Armenian writer, educator, and political activist who advocated for Armenian independence and cultural preservation.

It is worth noting that while the surname TAMRAZ has its roots in Armenia, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Armenian diaspora communities, such as Russia, France, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamraz

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

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

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