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

Torossian, 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 Torossian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torossian in America

Torossian is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torossian surname appeared 463 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 Torossian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torossian 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 Torossian

The surname TOROSSIAN is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient kingdom of Armenia. It is a derivation of the Armenian name "Toros," which means "mountain" or "rock."

The name TOROSSIAN likely emerged during the medieval period, when Armenian families began adopting surnames to distinguish themselves from one another. It is believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of historical Armenia, particularly in the areas around Lake Van and the Ararat Valley.

The earliest recorded instances of the TOROSSIAN surname can be found in Armenian manuscript records and chronicles dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. These documents often mention prominent figures bearing the name, such as Toros Torossian, a renowned scholar and cleric who lived in the city of Ani in the 11th century.

One notable historical figure bearing the TOROSSIAN name was Khachatur Torossian (1864-1944), an Armenian writer and literary critic. He was a prominent figure in the Armenian cultural renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works played a significant role in shaping modern Armenian literature.

Another prominent TOROSSIAN was Hrant Torossian (1904-1989), an Armenian-American artist and sculptor. Born in Istanbul, he immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and became known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Armenian themes and traditions.

The name TOROSSIAN is also associated with several notable Armenians in the fields of politics and diplomacy. One such figure was Arshak Torossian (1872-1953), an Armenian statesman and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of the short-lived Republic of Armenia in 1918-1919.

In the realm of music, the TOROSSIAN name is represented by Barkev Torossian (1921-2002), an Armenian-American composer and conductor. He was renowned for his work in preserving and promoting Armenian classical music, and his compositions were heavily influenced by Armenian folk melodies and traditions.

Throughout history, the TOROSSIAN surname has maintained a strong presence within the Armenian diaspora, serving as a link to the rich cultural heritage and mountainous origins of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torossian

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

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

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