[Gonzo Hates Me!]

I didn't know that!

 

[irma]

yeah his father is from perzie, his real name is agassian(or something like that)

 

[Tennis Fool]

He's still considered Anglo, though (some people think Iranians are Arab).

 

[Nina]

he is Armenian actually

 

[Tryphon]

Did Mike Agassi(an) boxed for Iran in the Olympics?

 

[dbc]

Yes Tryphon he did. That's why Agassi was so pleased to play & win the gold for the US in Atlanta

 

[Experimentee]

I always thought his name sounded Italian. I thought he looked it too, so i assumed he was Italian. Not that i care what his origins are, as long as he keeps entertaining me with great tennis!

 

[Nina]

Agassian is an Armenian name (I insist )

 

[jennifer]

Yeah, Andre does look like of Armenian descent.
Isn't David Nelbandian Armenian also, but immigrated to Argentina?

 

[Nina]

yes he is

he even says that even though he doesn't speak Armenian he can understand some of it

 

[BRAtilio]

Yes he did

 

[Tryphon]

Armenie is closed to Iran so...

Basically all names ending in 'ian' are supposed to be of Armenian origin, aren't they?

Andre: American
Andre's father: Iranian
Andre's father's father: Armenian


And Andre's son: Germano-American

 

[Goonergal]

Funny you brought this up. My Dad was discussing this with me during the final last nite and I didn't know and he said that his dad was Persian (but I can tell him now that he is actually Armenian/Iranian)

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

There is a difference between Armenian and Iranian is there not? Would someone mind explaining it to me?

I concur with those who have said he is certaintly of Armenian decent.

 

[AmErIcAn]

All that matters is that he plays for USA!!!!!!!!

GO Andre!!!!!

 

[Love]

The difference between Armenian and Iranian are just like France and Australia. They are people from 2 seperate countries.

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

Where are people who are Armenian from?

I assumed it was people from different regions, I'm not a total tool

I was only asking cause I was not aware where those who were Armenian were from....

 

[Nina]

well usually Armenian people are from Armenia, a contry near Russia, I'm half Armenian btw thats why I care Don't speak the language and dont look very Armenian though

A long long time ago Armenia was much bigger than it now is but then a part of it was conquered by Persia and another part by Turkey. And since that 100 thousands Armenians lived over Persia and Andre's ancestors are one of these.
Mikaelian is Armenian too

 

[irma]

armenia is a country and was formely part of the sovjet union I think

I admit I am clueless too so maybe I am talking crap

 

[TheBoiledEgg]

irma it was.

Andre's dad (Mike Agassian) was Armenian by descent but was born in Iran and lived there so he had to compete for Iran.