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

Tsarukyan, 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 Tsarukyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsarukyan in America

Tsarukyan is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsarukyan surname appeared 104 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 Tsarukyan.

The history of the last name Tsarukyan

The surname Tsarukyan has its origins in Armenia, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian word "tsarukh," which means "shepherd" or "herdsman." This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals who worked as shepherds or were involved in herding livestock.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Tsarukyan can be found in the Armenian manuscripts and records dating back to the 13th century. These documents mention several individuals bearing the name, indicating that it was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the Tsarukyan family played a notable role in the cultural and political life of the Armenian communities in the region of Nakhichevan, which was then part of the Safavid Empire. Hovhannes Tsarukyan, born in 1435, was a renowned scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Armenian literature and education.

In the 17th century, the name Tsarukyan appeared in the records of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the city of Isfahan, Iran. One notable figure from this period was Khachatur Tsarukyan, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1630 to 1698. He was known for his generous support of various cultural and educational initiatives within the Armenian community.

During the 18th century, the Tsarukyan family had a presence in the Armenian communities of the Russian Empire, particularly in the region of Georgia. Grigor Tsarukyan, born in 1745, was a respected artist and painter who specialized in religious iconography and contributed to the decoration of several Armenian churches in the region.

In the 19th century, Hakob Tsarukyan, born in 1824, was a prominent figure in the Armenian national liberation movement. He played an active role in advocating for the rights and autonomy of Armenians within the Ottoman Empire and was a vocal supporter of educational reforms.

Throughout history, the surname Tsarukyan has been associated with various notable individuals, including scholars, artists, merchants, and political activists. While the name has undergone slight variations in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the Armenian word "tsarukh" and its connection to the profession of shepherding.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsarukyan

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

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

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