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

Torosyan, 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 Torosyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torosyan in America

Torosyan is the 32339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torosyan surname appeared 712 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 Torosyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torosyan 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 Torosyan

The surname Torosyan has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "Toros," which means "mountain" or "summit." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived in or near mountainous regions within the Armenian highlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Torosyan can be found in Armenian monastic records from the 13th century, where it appears as a reference to a family or individual residing in the vicinity of Mount Ararat, a prominent peak revered in Armenian culture and mythology.

During the subsequent centuries, the Torosyan surname remained predominantly concentrated within various regions of historical Armenia, including the territories now encompassed by modern-day Armenia, eastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran. It was commonly found in areas such as the provinces of Vaspurakan, Syunik, and Artsakh, where it was associated with both noble and peasant families.

Notable individuals bearing the Torosyan surname include Hovhannes Torosyan (1668-1737), a renowned Armenian scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Khachatur Torosyan (1835-1892), a prominent Armenian military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Armenians during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.

In the 19th century, the Torosyan surname gained wider recognition through the works of the celebrated Armenian writer and playwright, Hovhannes Torosyan (1856-1923). His literary contributions, which included plays, novels, and short stories, were instrumental in shaping the development of modern Armenian literature.

Another notable bearer of the Torosyan surname was Ashot Torosyan (1905-1976), a distinguished Armenian artist and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their depictions of Armenian folklore and traditions. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Armenia and the Armenian diaspora.

During the turbulent period of the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, many Armenians bearing the Torosyan surname were among the countless victims of the atrocities perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. However, some managed to survive and establish new communities in various parts of the world, carrying the name and its legacy with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torosyan

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Torosyan, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!