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

Tokatlian, 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 Tokatlian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tokatlian in America

Tokatlian is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tokatlian surname appeared 109 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 Tokatlian.

The history of the last name Tokatlian

The surname TOKATLIAN has its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the city of Tokat, located in the historical region of Armenia that is now part of modern-day Turkey. The name likely dates back to the 16th or 17th century, when Armenian families were forming surnames based on their place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TOKATLIAN surname can be found in a 17th-century Armenian manuscript detailing the history of the city of Tokat. The manuscript mentions several prominent TOKATLIAN families who were involved in the local silk trade, which was a significant industry in the region at the time.

During the Ottoman era, many TOKATLIAN families were forced to flee their ancestral homeland due to persecution and genocide. Some settled in other parts of the Ottoman Empire, while others sought refuge in neighboring countries like Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

One notable figure with the TOKATLIAN surname was Vahan Tokatlian (1846-1909), an Armenian writer and educator who was born in Tokat. He is best known for his contributions to Armenian literature and his efforts to promote education among the Armenian community in the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent TOKATLIAN was Harutyun Tokatlian (1870-1935), an Armenian revolutionary and statesman who played a significant role in the Armenian national liberation movement. He was a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) and served as the first Prime Minister of the short-lived Armenian Republic from 1918 to 1919.

In the 20th century, many TOKATLIAN families found themselves scattered across various diaspora communities around the world, particularly in France, the United States, and Argentina. One notable figure from this era was Archag Tokatlian (1905-1969), an Armenian-American artist and sculptor who was born in Tokat and later immigrated to the United States.

Another prominent TOKATLIAN was Vartan Tokatlian (1920-1995), an Armenian writer and journalist who was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He was a prolific author and journalist, known for his works on Armenian history and literature.

The TOKATLIAN surname continues to be prevalent among Armenian communities worldwide, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tokatlian

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

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

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