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