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