Ouzounian

Ouzounian is an Armenian surname formed with the patronymic suffix -ian, a common element in Armenian family names that typically denotes “descendant of” or “family of” a given name. The root is the given name Ouzoun, and the Latin-alphabet rendering may appear as Ouzounian or Ouzounyan depending on transliteration and country.

Ouzounian is found among Armenian communities in Armenia and in the global Armenian diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, Lebanon, Iran, and countries in Europe and Oceania. As with many Armenian -ian surnames, bearers may trace their family lines to ancestors who adopted the surname in the 19th or early 20th century during periods of migration and documentation. The name is part of a broader pattern of Armenian surnames that reflect lineage and family history rather than occupation or geography.

While the surname signals Armenian heritage, it is not tied to a specific occupation or region. Instead, it generally marks lineage from a person named Ouzoun and reflects the common Armenian practice of creating family names to indicate parental or ancestral connections. Notable individuals bearing the name appear across various fields in the Armenian diaspora and beyond, illustrating the name’s presence in diverse communities without implying a single principal figure.