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

Aslanian, 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 Aslanian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aslanian in America

Aslanian is the 33810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aslanian surname appeared 673 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 Aslanian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aslanian 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 Aslanian

The surname Aslanian originates from Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th-14th centuries, when surnames were becoming more common.

Aslanian is derived from the Armenian word "aslan," meaning "lion." This suggests that the name was likely adopted by families or individuals who were associated with bravery, strength, or perhaps even a lion-like appearance. It may have originally been a nickname or descriptive name before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aslanian can be found in Armenian manuscripts and historical records from the 14th century. These documents mention individuals bearing the name, such as Hovhannes Aslanian, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Ani, the ancient capital of Armenia.

In the 16th century, the Aslanian name appeared in records from the Armenian communities of Isfahan and Julfa, located in present-day Iran. These communities flourished under Persian rule and played a significant role in trade and cultural exchange. Notable figures from this period include Khachatur Aslanian, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Aslanian name can be found in various Armenian communities across the Ottoman Empire, including those in modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. One prominent figure was Harutyun Aslanian (1701-1782), a renowned writer and educator who established several schools and contributed to the preservation of Armenian literature and culture.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the world, the Aslanian name traveled with it. In the 19th century, Gabriel Aslanian (1825-1898), an influential merchant and philanthropist, played a significant role in the development of the Armenian community in Calcutta, India, where he established schools and charitable organizations.

Another notable figure was Avetis Aslanian (1868-1945), an Armenian revolutionary and politician who played an active role in the struggle for Armenian independence and the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.

While the surname Aslanian has its roots in Armenia, it has become widespread throughout the Armenian diaspora and can be found in communities across the globe, from Europe and North America to the Middle East and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aslanian

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

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

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