Surname · Armenian origin
Mkrtchyan
Meaning
The surname Mkrtchyan means Son of Mkrtich (Baptist).
Origin
Armenian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Mkrtchyan
Mkrtchyan means “son of Mkrtich,” “the baptiser.”
What kind of surname is Mkrtchyan?
Mkrtchyan 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 Mkrtchyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Mkrtchian
Other Armenian surnames
Avetisyan
Son of Avetis (good news)
Grigoryan
Son of Grigor (Gregory)
Harutyunyan
Son of Harutyun (Resurrection)
Hovhannisyan
Son of Hovhannes (John)
Karapetyan
Son of Karapet (forerunner)
Kardashyan
Descendant of the comrade
Khachatryan
Son of Khachatur
Manukyan
Son of Manuk (child)
Melkonyan
Son of Melkon
Petrosyan
Son of Petros (Peter)
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Mkrtchyan mean?
The surname Mkrtchyan means Son of Mkrtich (Baptist). Mkrtchyan means “son of Mkrtich,” “the baptiser.”
Where does the surname Mkrtchyan come from?
Mkrtchyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Mkrtchyan?
Mkrtchyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Mkrtchyan?
Variant spellings of Mkrtchyan include Mkrtchian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Hovhannisyan, Karapetyan, Kardashyan.