Ouzounyan

Ouzounyan is an Armenian surname. It belongs to the traditional Armenian pattern of family names formed with the suffix -yan, a patronymic element indicating descent from an ancestor. The name is typically understood to be derived from the given name Ouzoun, with the -yan suffix added to mean "son of Ouzoun" or "family of Ouzoun."

Because Armenian names are transliterated into Latin letters in various ways, the surname appears in several spellings, including Ouzounyan, Ouzounian, Ouzunyan, and Uzunyan. Such variants reflect differences in transliteration, regional dialects, or historical influence from other languages.

The surname is found among Armenians in Armenia and across diaspora communities, including Russia, the United States, France, Lebanon, and Turkey. Bearers may belong to diverse communities and have pursued varied professions, from academia and arts to business and public service.

See also: Armenian surnames; the -yan suffix; Ouzoun (given name).