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

Ananian, 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 Ananian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ananian in America

Ananian is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ananian surname appeared 201 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 Ananian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ananian 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 Ananian

The surname Ananian has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian name Ananias, which itself has biblical roots and was a popular name among Armenians. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various Armenian manuscripts and records.

In the 13th century, the name Ananian appears in several Armenian monastic records, particularly those from the monasteries of Haghbat and Sanahin, both located in the northern region of Armenia. These records often mention individuals with the surname Ananian who were monks, scribes, or patrons of the monasteries.

One notable historical figure with the surname Ananian was Khachatur Ananian, a 13th-century Armenian scholar and philosopher. He is renowned for his work in translating and interpreting Greek and Arabic philosophical texts into Armenian, contributing significantly to the intellectual legacy of medieval Armenia.

In the 15th century, the surname Ananian can be found in the records of the Mekhitarist Congregation, a prominent Armenian Catholic religious order. Among the notable figures from this order was Mkhitar Ananian, a 17th-century Armenian Catholic monk and scholar who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Armenian language and culture.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ananian was Grigor Ananian, an 18th-century Armenian poet and writer. His works, which include poems, fables, and moral tales, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of Armenian literature during the era of the Armenian Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the surname Ananian gained further recognition with figures like Khachatur Ananian, an Armenian writer and educator who played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Armenian literature and education. His works, including textbooks and educational materials, were instrumental in shaping the Armenian literary landscape.

It is worth noting that the surname Ananian has also been found in various spellings and variations throughout history, such as Anania, Ananyan, or Ananiantz, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences on the Armenian diaspora over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ananian

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

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

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