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

Thomasian, 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 Thomasian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thomasian in America

Thomasian is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thomasian surname appeared 211 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 Thomasian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thomasian 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 Thomasian

The surname Thomasian has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to regions of modern-day Armenia and Turkey. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "Thoma," meaning "twin," and the suffix "-ian," denoting a place of origin or belonging. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or community associated with twins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thomasian appears in a 13th-century Armenian manuscript, where it was used to refer to a family or clan from the region of Cilicia. This area, located in the eastern Mediterranean, was once home to a thriving Armenian principality and played a significant role in medieval trade and cultural exchange.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Thomasian can be found in various historical records from the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions with significant Armenian populations. For example, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Hovhannes Thomasian (1315-1388) hailed from the city of Ani, an important cultural and intellectual center in ancient Armenia.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Martiros Thomasian (1455-1517) gained recognition as a skilled manuscript illuminator and calligrapher. His intricate and ornate works adorned numerous religious texts and manuscripts, showcasing the artistic excellence of the Thomasian family lineage.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe, the surname Thomasian traveled to various corners of the world. In the 17th century, a merchant named Khachatur Thomasian (1630-1698) established a successful trading business in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, contributing to the economic and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East.

Another prominent individual bearing the Thomasian name was Grigor Thomasian (1780-1846), a renowned educator and writer who played a pivotal role in the Armenian national awakening. His literary works and educational initiatives aimed to preserve and promote Armenian language, culture, and identity during a period of profound social and political change.

While the surname Thomasian has its roots in the Armenian tradition, it has since been adopted and adapted by various communities around the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and migration throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thomasian

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

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

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