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

Yaghoubian, 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 Yaghoubian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yaghoubian in America

Yaghoubian is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yaghoubian surname appeared 151 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 Yaghoubian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yaghoubian 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 Yaghoubian

The surname Yaghoubian originates from Persia, known today as Iran, and dates back several centuries. The name is derived from the Persian personal name "Yaghoub," which is the Persian form of the name Jacob, itself originating from the Hebrew Ya'akov. The suffix "ian" is of Armenian origin, meaning "son of" or "descendant of," suggesting that Yaghoubian means "son of Yaghoub" or "descendant of Jacob." The use of this suffix indicates some Armenian influence or heritage in the lineage.

Yaghoubian appeared predominantly in regions with significant Armenian populations within Persia, such as the cities of Isfahan and Tabriz. These areas were centers of Armenian culture and commerce during the Safavid Dynasty (1501–1736). The surname first appears in records around the late 17th century when the Safavid Empire was at its height, blending various cultures and ethnicities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Hovhannes Yaghoubian, a noted merchant in the city of Isfahan in the early 18th century. His family was involved in the silk trade, which was a crucial industry in Persia during this period, and their business dealings were documented in trade records with European merchants.

In the mid-19th century, another notable figure was Arshak Yaghoubian, born in 1835, who became an influential community leader in the Armenian quarter of Isfahan. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights and education of the local Armenian population and was instrumental in establishing several Armenian schools in the region.

A later prominent figure was Serop Yaghoubian, an Armenian-Iranian intellectual and writer born in 1872. He was known for his literary works and contributions to the cultural bridge between Armenian and Persian communities. His writings often explored the complex identity and coexistence of Armenians within Persian society.

In the early 20th century, another notable person bearing the surname was Artin Yaghoubian, born in 1901, who became a prominent figure in the Armenian diaspora community. After moving to the United States, he contributed significantly to the establishment of Armenian cultural and educational institutions in California.

Finally, Vartan Yaghoubian, an architect born in 1925, gained recognition for his contributions to the architectural landscape in Tehran. His works included important governmental buildings and residential projects that reflected a blend of traditional Persian and modern architectural styles.

The surname Yaghoubian thus illustrates a rich tapestry of cultural integration, historical significance, and notable contributions to both Persian and Armenian heritage across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yaghoubian

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

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

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