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

Tashjian, 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 Tashjian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tashjian in America

Tashjian is the 24090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tashjian surname appeared 1,045 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 Tashjian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tashjian 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 Tashjian

The surname Tashjian originates from Armenia, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Armenian word "tash," meaning "stone," and is thought to have initially referred to individuals who worked as stonemasons or lived near a quarry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tashjian can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval Armenian manuscripts from the 10th to the 15th centuries. Here, the name appeared as "Tashjiants," referring to a noble family from the region of Vaspurakan.

In the 13th century, a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian named Vartan Tashjian lived in the city of Ani, which was then part of the Kingdom of Armenia. He is known for his contributions to the study of Armenian literature and his writings on the Armenian Apostolic Church.

During the 16th century, the Tashjian family played a significant role in the Armenian diaspora, as many members fled the Ottoman Empire and settled in various parts of Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure from this period was Khachatur Tashjian, a merchant and philanthropist who lived in Venice, Italy, in the late 1500s.

In the 19th century, the name Tashjian gained recognition through the works of Khachatur Abovian, a renowned Armenian writer and philosopher born in 1809. His novel "Wounds of Armenia" is considered a masterpiece of Armenian literature and played a crucial role in shaping the Armenian national identity.

Another prominent figure with the surname Tashjian was Vahan Tashjian, a celebrated Armenian-American artist who was born in 1908 and made significant contributions to the abstract expressionist movement. His works are featured in several renowned museums and galleries around the world.

Throughout history, the Tashjian surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, scholars, merchants, and clergy members, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tashjian

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

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

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