Hovhannisyan
The origin of the surname Hovhannisyan
Hovhannisyan, a very common Armenian surname, means “son of Hovhannes,” the Armenian form of John.
What kind of surname is Hovhannisyan?
Hovhannisyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Armenian naming tradition — you can read how Armenian surnames were formed on our Armenian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Hovhannisyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Hovhannisian
Other Armenian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Hovhannisyan mean?
The surname Hovhannisyan means Son of Hovhannes (John). Hovhannisyan, a very common Armenian surname, means “son of Hovhannes,” the Armenian form of John.
Where does the surname Hovhannisyan come from?
Hovhannisyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Hovhannisyan?
Hovhannisyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Hovhannisyan?
Variant spellings of Hovhannisyan include Hovhannisian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Karapetyan, Kardashyan, Khachatryan.