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

Aminian, 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 Aminian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aminian in America

Aminian is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aminian surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aminian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aminian 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 Aminian

The surname Aminian is of Persian origin, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now known as modern-day Iran. The name is believed to have originated during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD.

The name Aminian is derived from the Persian word "Amin," which means "trustworthy" or "faithful." It was likely originally used as a descriptive surname for individuals who were known for their honesty and reliability. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

Some of the earliest known records of the Aminian surname can be found in Persian manuscripts and historical documents from the Sassanid era. These ancient texts often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating their roles as trusted advisors, administrators, or officials within the empire.

In the 9th century AD, during the Abbasid Caliphate, a notable figure named Aminian ibn Ali al-Amini is recorded as a prominent scholar and writer from the city of Nishapur, located in present-day northeastern Iran. His works on literature and Islamic jurisprudence were widely respected and circulated during that time.

Throughout the medieval period, the Aminian surname continued to be present among Persian nobility and scholarly circles. One noteworthy individual was Amir Aminian, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived during the 12th century in the city of Shiraz, known for his contributions to Persian literature and mystical poetry.

In the 16th century, during the Safavid dynasty, the Aminian family held significant positions within the Persian court and administrative ranks. Mirza Mohammad Aminian, born in 1543, was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as a vizier (minister) under Shah Abbas I, playing a crucial role in the expansion and governance of the Safavid Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the Aminian surname was Zahra Aminian, a renowned female poet and calligrapher who lived in the 17th century. Her works were highly acclaimed for their artistic and literary merits, and she was celebrated as a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual circles of her time.

As the Aminian surname spread beyond Persia through migration and cultural exchange, it took root in various regions and communities across the Middle East and Central Asia, adapting to local linguistic and cultural influences while retaining its Persian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aminian

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

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 Aminian 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 Aminian 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 Aminian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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