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