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

Tashchyan, 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 Tashchyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tashchyan in America

Tashchyan is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tashchyan surname appeared 179 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 Tashchyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tashchyan 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 Tashchyan

The surname Tashchyan originates from Armenia, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "tashch," which means "stone" or "rock," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a rocky area or worked as a stonemason.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tashchyan can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Armenian manuscripts and historical records. One notable mention is in the Dadian Codex, a collection of legal documents from the Dadian family, which ruled the principality of Samegrelo in western Georgia during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Hovhannes Tashchyan was a renowned Armenian architect and sculptor. He is credited with designing and constructing several churches and monasteries in the region, including the iconic Khor Virap Monastery, which was built in the 7th century and is considered one of the most significant religious sites in Armenia.

Another notable bearer of the Tashchyan surname was Grigor Tashchyan, a 17th-century Armenian poet and writer. His works, including poetry and religious texts, were influential in preserving Armenian literary traditions during a time of political turmoil.

In the 18th century, a man named Harutiun Tashchyan was a prominent figure in the Armenian community of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). He was a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the city, contributing to the preservation of Armenian culture and education.

One of the most famous bearers of the Tashchyan surname was Gevorg Tashchyan, a 19th-century Armenian revolutionary and military leader. He played a crucial role in the Armenian liberation movement against Ottoman rule and is celebrated as a national hero in Armenia.

While the surname Tashchyan is predominantly found in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora, it has also been recorded in other regions where Armenian communities have settled over the centuries, such as Iran, Georgia, and various parts of Europe and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tashchyan

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

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

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