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

Arslanian, 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 Arslanian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arslanian in America

Arslanian is the 39052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arslanian surname appeared 564 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 Arslanian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arslanian 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 Arslanian

The surname Arslanian has its origins in Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region. The name is derived from the Armenian word "artsiv," which means "lion," and the suffix "-ian," which is a common ending for Armenian surnames.

The earliest recorded instances of the Arslanian name can be traced back to the 12th century, during the reign of the Bagratuni dynasty in the Kingdom of Armenia. The name is believed to have been adopted by noble families who claimed descent from the legendary King Arslan, known for his bravery and strength in battle.

In the 14th century, the Arslanian name appeared in manuscripts and historical records documenting the Armenian communities in the Byzantine Empire and the Cilician Kingdom, a medieval Armenian state located in modern-day Turkey.

One notable figure bearing the Arslanian surname was Krikor Arslanian, a renowned Armenian scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent individual with the Arslanian name was Mkrtich Arslanian, a celebrated Armenian architect who lived in the 17th century. He designed and oversaw the construction of several iconic churches and monasteries in Armenia, including the Church of St. Astvatsatsin in Yerevan.

In the 19th century, the Arslanian family played a prominent role in the Armenian national awakening and the struggle for independence. Khachatur Arslanian, born in 1847, was a prominent writer, educator, and political activist who advocated for Armenian rights and autonomy within the Ottoman Empire.

The Arslanian surname has also been associated with various place names and variations in spelling throughout its history. For example, the village of Arslanbek in the Ararat region of Armenia is believed to have derived its name from the Arslanian family that once resided there.

Other notable figures with the Arslanian surname include Vahan Arslanian, an Armenian military commander who fought against the Ottoman forces during the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, and Vigen Arslanian, a renowned Armenian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arslanian

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

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

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