About the Sarkissian surname
The surname Sarkissian is associated with a patronymic formation. The ending of Sarkissian is compatible with Armenian or related patronymic forms, where it may express family affiliation or descent. A patronymic formation of this kind shows how an older personal name could develop into a family name. Different families could independently adopt a surname formed from the same given name.
Pronunciation:
Sar-kis-jan/saʁkisjɑ̃/