How common is the Giragossian surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Giragossian in the United States.

Giragossian

Q: What does the surname Giragossian mean?

The surname Giragossian means "A surname derived from the Armenian personal name 'Giragor' or 'Gregory' with the suffix '-ian' meaning 'son of'.". It is of Armenian origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

A surname derived from the Armenian personal name 'Giragor' or 'Gregory' with the suffix '-ian' meaning 'son of'.

Etymology

Composed of the Armenian personal name 'Giragor' (related to Gregory) combined with the patronymic suffix '-ian' common in Armenian surnames. This indicates descent from an ancestor named Giragor.

About the Giragossian Surname

An Armenian patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Giragor or Gregory. The name reflects the Armenian naming tradition and is found among diaspora communities worldwide.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily among Armenian populations in Armenia, the Armenian diaspora, and communities in the Middle East and North America.

Notable Bearers

People with the Giragossian Surname

T.K. Giragossian

Quick Facts

Origin: Armenian
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 19th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000