Barsamian

Barsamian (Barsamyan) or Parsamian (Parsamyan) (Պարսամյան (Բարսամյան)) is an Armenian surname.

The surname originates from the Armenian male name Parsam, which is derived either from the Greek name Partan - "worm repository" or (according to Hrachya Acharyan) from the Assyrian name Barsauma - "fasting".

Notable people with the surname

 * Antony Barsamian, Armenian Assembly of America Board of Directors Chairman
 * David Barsamian, American radio broadcaster and writer
 * Khajag Barsamian, Diocese of Armenian Church of America Primate and the Fund for Armenian Relief president.