2000
#8,676
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,489
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.29
Rare Last name
Aman
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "safety," "security," or "protection."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,766 Americans carry the last name Aman. That puts it at #7,681 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,917 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Aman with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.8K
1 in 71,917
Census rank
#7,681
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,156 bearers of the surname Aman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7681st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aman, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.8%) and Black (10.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.'
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aman
Among Census respondents with the surname Aman, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.8%) and Black (10.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Aman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.9% · 2,824
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.8% · 572
- Black or African American10.6% · 439
- Two or more races4.6% · 191
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 122
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aman
Aman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,506
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,872
+383 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 1.31
Rank movement Up 170 places
2020
#7,681
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,156
+284 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 1.39
Rank movement Up 825 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,676 | 3,489 | 1.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,506 | 3,872 | 1.31 | +383 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 170 places |
| 2020 | #7,681 | 4,156 | 1.39 | +284 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 825 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,506 | #7,681 | 9.7% |
| Count | 3,872 | 4,156 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.31 | 1.39 | 6.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aman bearers went from 3,872 to 4,156 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 825 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,506 to #7,681.
FAQ
Aman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aman?
Name Census estimates that about 4,766 living Americans carry the surname Aman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,917 residents.
How common is Aman?
Aman ranks #7,681 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,156 people with the surname Aman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,766), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.39 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.39 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Aman.
Has Aman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aman went from 3,872 recorded bearers to 4,156. That is an increase of 284 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,506 to #7,681.
What does the Census say about the background of Aman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aman, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.8%) and Black (10.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.9% (2,824 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.8%), Black (10.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aman mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "safety," "security," or "protection." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aman (1.39 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Aman?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Aman at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.