Yeremian
An Armenian surname referring to someone from the region of Yerem or Yerevan.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Yeremian. That puts it at #147,095 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yeremian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Yeremian appeared in the 2000 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#147,095
2000 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Yeremian in its 2000 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147095th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yeremian
The surname Yeremian has its roots primarily in Armenia, a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. The name originates from the Armenian given name Yeremia, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God." The name is closely associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah.
In early records, the surname Yeremian appeared within Armenian communities that were historically centered in regions such as Yerevan, the capital, and other prominent settlements like Gyumri and Van. The name has variations in spelling, including Yeremyan and Iremyan, reflecting transliterations from Armenian script to Latin alphabet.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yeremian can be traced back to the 15th century. Manuscripts from this period mention a certain Grigor Yeremian, born in 1473, who was a prominent scribe in a monastery in Yerevan. His work in copying religious texts and chronicling local history has been preserved in various Armenian museums.
In the 17th century, the surname became more common, appearing in legal and property records. A notable figure from this time is Nahapet Yeremian, born in 1618, who was a landowner and an influential community leader in the region of Karabagh. His efforts in mediating disputes and fostering community growth were documented in local records.
By the 19th century, the Yeremian surname had proliferated further. One significant individual was Harutyun Yeremian, born in 1822 and died in 1897, a renowned poet and scholar who made considerable contributions to Armenian literature. His published works are still studied by literary historians.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, members of the Yeremian family were also noted for their involvement in various national movements. For instance, Avetik Yeremian, born in 1874 and died in 1920, was a notable political activist and participant in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. His work was pivotal in advocating for Armenian independence and autonomy.
In the early 20th century, another prominent figure emerged: Dr. Vahan Yeremian, born in 1901, an influential physician and philanthropist who focused on public health and welfare in post-Ottoman Armenia. He played a critical role in establishing hospitals and improving medical care in several Armenian provinces.
The surname Yeremian holds significant historical and cultural value, reflecting the enduring legacy of those who bore it. Through centuries, members of the Yeremian family have contributed to their communities in numerous meaningful ways, leaving an indelible mark on Armenian history and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yeremian
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%.
The bar chart below shows how Yeremian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2000 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yeremian surname at the time of the 2000 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2%
- Unknown or suppressed6.8%
FAQ
Yeremian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yeremian?
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the surname Yeremian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,501,856 residents.
How common is Yeremian?
Yeremian ranks #147,095 in the 2000 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2000 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Yeremian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (137), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yeremian.
Has Yeremian become more or less common over time?
Yeremian appears here with 2000 Census data. When additional surname-file years are available for this name, Name Census uses them to show longer-term movement in rank and bearer count.
What does the Census say about the background of Yeremian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeremian, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. These figures come from the 2000 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yeremian in the 2000 Census, accounting for 93.2%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yeremian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2000 file are White (93.2%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Yeremian appears here with 2000 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yeremian mean?
An Armenian surname referring to someone from the region of Yerem or Yerevan. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2000 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yeremian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Yeremian?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.