Ohanian

Ohanian is an Armenian surname derived from the given name Ohannes (the Armenian form of John) with the patronymic suffix -ian, meaning "son of Ohannes" or "descendant of Ohannes." The name is common among Armenians and in the Armenian diaspora; transliterations vary, including Ohanyan.

Notable people with the surname include Alexis Ohanian (born 1983), an American internet entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Reddit in 2005 with Steve Huffman. He served as Reddit's executive chairman and later helped establish the venture capital firm Initialized Capital. Through his work, Ohanian has been a prominent figure in technology entrepreneurship and startup funding.

The surname's use reflects Armenian naming traditions, wherein -ian or -yan endings denote lineage or family association.