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

Zargarian, 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 Zargarian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zargarian in America

Zargarian is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zargarian surname appeared 298 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 Zargarian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zargarian 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 Zargarian

The surname Zargarian has its origins in Armenia, a country rich in history and tradition. The name is derived from the old Armenian word "zargar," which means jeweler. This indicates that the earliest bearers of the surname were likely involved in the craft of jewelry-making. The suffix "ian" in Armenian surnames typically means "son of" or "family of," signifying that Zargarian essentially means "family of the jeweler."

Zargarian appears in historical references as early as the 16th century, often in trade documents and guild records involving craftsmen and merchants. One of the oldest manuscripts mentioning the surname is a tax document from 1570, listing a jeweler named Hovhannes Zargarian who lived in the city of Yerevan. This suggests that the name was already firmly established in Armenian society by that time.

An early prominent figure with this surname was Sarkis Zargarian, born in 1623 and died in 1694. He was a noted jeweler and also worked as an advisor to the local governor in Yerevan. Sarkis maintained detailed records of his transactions, some of which have been preserved in historical archives, providing valuable insights into the trade practices of that era.

In the late 18th century, another significant individual, Vardan Zargarian, born in 1760 and died in 1821, was renowned for his craftsmanship and became a supplier of fine jewelry to the court of the Persian Empire. His works are still celebrated today and some are displayed in museums, which highlight the intricate designs and advanced techniques used.

Moving into the 19th century, Shushanik Zargarian, born in 1823 and died in 1890, made a name for herself as an artist and jeweler. She was one of the few women to break into this traditionally male-dominated field during her time. Her pieces gained attention for their unique blend of Armenian and Persian stylistic elements.

In more recent history, Artyom Zargarian, born in 1878 and died in 1955, played a crucial role in reviving the Armenian jewelry craft post-World War I. He established several workshops in Armenia and trained many apprentices, ensuring that the traditional skills were passed down through generations.

Throughout history, the Zargarian surname has been associated with distinguished craftsmanship and strong community ties. This legacy continues to be a source of pride within Armenian culture, echoing the historical prominence of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zargarian

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

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

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