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

Amirian, 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 Amirian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amirian in America

Amirian is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amirian surname appeared 458 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 Amirian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amirian 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 Amirian

The surname Amirian is of Armenian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Armenian kingdom. It is derived from the Armenian word "amir," which means "prince" or "nobleman." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when surnames began to be adopted by Armenian families.

Historically, the name Amirian was predominant in the regions of Artsakh and Syunik, located in the present-day Nagorno-Karabakh and southern Armenia, respectively. These areas were home to many noble and princely families who bore the surname Amirian, reflecting their distinguished lineage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Amirian surname can be found in the chronicles of the Orbelian Dynasty, a prominent noble family that ruled over parts of Syunik during the 13th and 14th centuries. The Orbelian chronicles mention several individuals with the surname Amirian, indicating their noble status and close ties to the ruling dynasty.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hayrapet Amirian (1395-1470) gained prominence as a prominent scholar and translator of Armenian manuscripts. He played a significant role in preserving and disseminating Armenian literature during a period when the kingdom faced external threats.

Another prominent individual with the Amirian surname was Grigor Amirian (1720-1785), a renowned Armenian poet and philosopher of the 18th century. His works explored themes of morality, virtue, and the Armenian national identity, making him an influential figure in the literary and intellectual circles of his time.

During the 19th century, the Amirian surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mikayel Amirian (1834-1906), a celebrated Armenian writer and playwright. His plays and novels, which often depicted the struggles of the Armenian people, played a crucial role in the development of modern Armenian literature.

Other notable individuals with the Amirian surname include Harutyun Amirian (1876-1950), a renowned Armenian painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and Vahan Amirian (1902-1965), a prominent Armenian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Armenian classical music.

While the Amirian surname has its roots in Armenia's noble and princely families, it has since spread across various regions and communities, reflecting the diaspora of the Armenian people throughout history. The name continues to carry a sense of distinction and connection to Armenia's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amirian

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

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

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