Find out how popular the last name Aman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aman.

Aman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aman in America

Aman is the 8506th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aman surname appeared 3,872 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aman

The surname AMAN originated in the Middle East, with its roots traced back to ancient Arabic and Persian cultures. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'aman,' meaning 'safety' or 'peace.' It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by families or individuals who lived in peaceful regions or promoted harmony within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AMAN surname can be found in medieval Persian manuscripts from the 9th century. These documents mention individuals bearing the name who were scholars, poets, and influential figures in various fields. The name also appears in historical records from the Ottoman Empire, where it was associated with prominent families and influential figures.

During the medieval period, the AMAN surname was present in various regions of the Middle East, including parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. It is believed that some individuals with this surname may have migrated to other parts of the world, such as Europe and North Africa, during periods of trade, exploration, or conquest.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname AMAN include:

1. Abu Bakr al-Aman (c. 786-861), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
2. Fatima al-Aman (c. 1050-1120), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
3. Mehmet Aman (c. 1470-1545), a Turkish architect and engineer who designed several iconic mosques and other structures in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire.
4. Idris Aman (1750-1820), a prominent scholar and religious leader from Morocco who played a significant role in the spread of Islamic teachings in North Africa.
5. Nadia Aman (1908-1976), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the early days of Arabic cinema and music.

The AMAN surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Amani, Amann, and Amaan, reflecting the diversity of cultures and languages in which it has been present. Additionally, the surname has been associated with certain place names, such as Aman Bagh in Pakistan, which translates to 'Garden of Peace.'

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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