Karapetyan
The origin of the surname Karapetyan
Karapetyan means “son of Karapet,” a title of John the Baptist, “the forerunner.”
What kind of surname is Karapetyan?
Karapetyan 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 Karapetyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Karapetian
Other Armenian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Karapetyan mean?
The surname Karapetyan means Son of Karapet (forerunner). Karapetyan means “son of Karapet,” a title of John the Baptist, “the forerunner.”
Where does the surname Karapetyan come from?
Karapetyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Karapetyan?
Karapetyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Karapetyan?
Variant spellings of Karapetyan include Karapetian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Hovhannisyan, Kardashyan, Khachatryan.