Kardashian (Armenian: Քարտաշեան) is an Armenian surname (from the Armenian քարտաշ meaning "stone carver").
The most notable people with the surname Kardashian come from one American family:
First generation:
Barbara Kardashian (born 1939)
Robert Kardashian (1944–2003), lawyer who represented his friend O.J. Simpson
Tom Kardashian
Second generation
Children of Robert and ex-wife Kris Houghton
Kourtney Mary Kardashian (born 1979), socialite, businesswoman, model, designer, and reality television personality
Kimberly "Kim" Kardashian West (born 1980), socialite, businesswoman, model, designer, and reality television personality
Khloé Alexandra Kardashian (born 1984), socialite, businesswoman, model, designer, and reality television personality
Robert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian (born 1987), businessman, model, talent manager, and reality television personality
Kara P. Kardashian
Krista R. Kardashian
Kourtni Rose Kardashian
Third generation
Children of Kourtney and boyfriend Scott Disick
Mason Dash Disick
Penelope Scotland Disick
Reign Aston Disick
Children of Kim and husband Kanye West
North "Nori" West
Saint West
Children of Robert and fiancée Blac Chyna
Dream Renèe Kardashian