Boghossian
Boghossian, Bogossyan, Boghosian, Bogosyan, etc. is an Armenian surname, particularly associated with Western Armenia. The Eastern Armenian equivalent is Poghossyan. It is a patronymic from the first name Boghos (Armenian: Պողոս), equivalent to Paul, making the name effectively equivalent to Paulson. Notable people with the name include: Alain Boghossian, French-Armenian football player and now assistant coach for the French national team. Paul Boghossian, professor of philosophy at New York University Peter Boghossian, former professor of philosophy at Portland State University Joaquín Boghossian, Uruguayan professional footballer Alexander Boghossian, Armenian Ethiopian painter and art teacher Edward K. Boghosian, founder of Armenian Reporter newspaper Sam Boghosian, American-Armenian football player and coach Zach Bogosian, American-Armenian professional ice hockey player Eric Bogosian, American-Armenian actor, playwright, monologist, and novelist Raffi Boghosyan, Bulgarian-Armenian singer, winner of the first series of Bulgarian X Factor Armenian-language surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names