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

Ardalan, 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 Ardalan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ardalan in America

Ardalan is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ardalan surname appeared 214 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 Ardalan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ardalan 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 Ardalan

The surname ARDALAN is believed to have originated in Iran, with roots dating back to the 10th century. It is derived from the Persian word "ardalān," which means "brave warrior" or "courageous hero." The name was initially associated with the Ardalan dynasty, a prominent Kurdish family that ruled over the region of Ardalān, situated in present-day Kordestan Province.

The earliest known historical reference to the ARDALAN surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Hakim Shams al-Din Ardalan, who lived in the 11th century. His works provide insight into the cultural and literary significance of the name during that era.

In the 13th century, the ARDALAN name gained further prominence when Amir Bāyezīd Ardalan, a prominent military leader, established the Ardalan Principality in the region of Ardalān. This principality remained a semi-autonomous region until its eventual incorporation into the Safavid Empire in the 16th century.

One of the most notable figures bearing the ARDALAN surname was Amir Khan Ardalan (1719-1784), a powerful ruler of the Ardalan Principality. He is renowned for his efforts in promoting education, encouraging trade, and fostering cultural exchanges within his realm.

Another prominent individual with the ARDALAN surname was Mirza Mohammad Khan Ardalan (1840-1923), a Kurdish nobleman and politician who served as the governor of Kordestan Province during the Qajar dynasty. He played a significant role in modernizing the region and implementing administrative reforms.

In more recent times, Nader Ardalan (1939-2020) was a renowned Iranian architect and urban planner. He was a pioneer in the field of sustainable architecture and played a crucial role in preserving and reviving traditional Iranian architectural styles.

Throughout history, the ARDALAN surname has been associated with various place names and spellings, such as Ardalān, Ardilān, and Ardulān, reflecting the region's diverse linguistic and cultural influences.

While the ARDALAN surname originated in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich historical and cultural tapestry of the Kurdish regions of Iran.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ardalan

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

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

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