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

Varjabedian, 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 Varjabedian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varjabedian in America

Varjabedian is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varjabedian surname appeared 164 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 Varjabedian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varjabedian 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 Varjabedian

The surname Varjabedian originates from Armenia, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian word "varjabedi," which translates to "teacher" or "tutor." The name itself is a combination of the Armenian words "varj" (study) and "bedi" (guide).

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was often spelled as "Varzhapetyan" or "Varzhapetian." These variations can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries, during the height of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Armenian historian and scholar, Kirakos Gandzaketsi, who lived in the 13th century. He mentions a "Varjabedian" family among the nobility of the region.

The name gained prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in the regions of Artsakh and Syunik, where several notable figures bore the surname. One such individual was Grigor Varjabedian (1590-1670), a prominent scholar and theologian who authored several works on Armenian literature and philosophy.

Another notable Varjabedian was Hovhannes Varjabedian (1650-1721), a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region, including the Monastery of Gandzasar.

In the 19th century, the Varjabedian family produced several influential figures in the Armenian intellectual and cultural spheres. Mkrtich Varjabedian (1810-1878) was a renowned writer and poet, known for his contributions to the Armenian literary renaissance.

Later in the century, Khachadour Varjabedian (1845-1912) gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for Armenian language and culture. He established several schools and educational institutions in the Ottoman Empire, promoting the preservation of Armenian heritage.

Outside of Armenia, the name Varjabedian can be found in various Armenian diaspora communities around the world, particularly in regions where Armenians settled after the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varjabedian

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

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

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