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

Aoun, 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 Aoun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aoun in America

Aoun is the 29986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aoun surname appeared 783 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 Aoun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aoun 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 Aoun

The surname AOUN is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century AD in the region that is now known as Lebanon. The name is derived from the Arabic word "awan," which means "helper" or "aid." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who provided assistance or support to others in their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname AOUN can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and documents from the Levant region. One notable example is the mention of an individual named Ahmad ibn Aoun in a 10th-century chronicle detailing the history of the Abbasid caliphate.

During the Crusades, which took place between the 11th and 13th centuries, the name AOUN appeared in various records and accounts related to the conflicts between Christian and Muslim forces in the region. For instance, a figure named Salah al-Din Aoun is recorded as a commander in the army of Saladin, the renowned Kurdish Muslim leader who led the Muslim forces against the Crusaders.

In the 14th century, the name AOUN was also associated with the city of Tripoli, located in present-day Lebanon. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname AOUN residing in the city and its surrounding areas.

One notable figure bearing the surname AOUN was Ibrahim Aoun, a 16th-century scholar and poet from Lebanon who is known for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works, which included poetry and philosophical writings, gained widespread recognition during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Another prominent individual with the surname AOUN was Michel Aoun, a Lebanese military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1988 to 1990. Born in 1935, he played a significant role in the Lebanese Civil War and later became the President of Lebanon from 2016 to 2022.

Other notable individuals with the surname AOUN include:

1. Boutros Aoun (1932-2017), a Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest and theologian.
2. Nazih Aoun (born 1948), a Lebanese actor and comedian known for his work in theater and television.
3. Rabih Aoun (born 1976), a Lebanese basketball player who played for the Lebanese national team and several professional clubs.
4. Ziad Aoun (born 1976), a Lebanese-Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his work in independent films.

While the surname AOUN has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to various regions and countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's history and significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Levant region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aoun

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

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

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