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

Vartan, 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 Vartan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vartan in America

Vartan is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vartan surname appeared 187 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 Vartan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vartan 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 Vartan

The surname Vartan originated from Armenia, with its roots dating back to the 4th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "Vartavar," which means "rose-giver" or "bearer of roses." This name has its origins in the ancient Armenian pagan festival of Vartavar, celebrated in honor of the goddess Astghik, the deity of love, beauty, and fertility.

Historically, the name Vartan has been associated with several prominent figures in Armenian history. One of the earliest and most notable was Vartan Mamikonian, a renowned military leader who led the Armenian rebellion against the Sassanid Persian Empire in the Battle of Avarayr in 451 AD. Although the rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, Vartan Mamikonian became a symbol of Armenian resistance and national pride.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Vartan was Vartan Pashayan (1866-1912), a prominent Armenian writer, journalist, and public figure. He played a significant role in the Armenian national awakening movement and was a vocal advocate for the rights of Armenians living under Ottoman rule.

In the realm of literature, Vartan Grigoryan (1920-1997) was a celebrated Armenian writer and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and Armenian identity, earned him widespread recognition and several prestigious literary awards.

The name Vartan can also be found in Armenian religious history. Vartan Ter-Avetikyan (1899-1987) was an Armenian Catholic bishop who served as the Patriarch of Cilicia from 1970 to 1987. He was known for his efforts to promote ecumenical dialogue and strengthen ties between the Armenian Catholic Church and the Holy See.

Lastly, Vartan Gregorian (born 1934) is a prominent Armenian-American academic and former president of Brown University. He has made significant contributions to higher education and has been recognized for his leadership and commitment to promoting access to education for underrepresented groups.

While the surname Vartan has its roots in ancient Armenian culture and history, it has since spread globally and can be found among Armenian diaspora communities worldwide, reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vartan

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

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

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