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

Beyan, 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 Beyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beyan in America

Beyan is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beyan surname appeared 117 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 Beyan.

The history of the last name Beyan

The surname "BEYAN" is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Bulgaria and Macedonia. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century, during the height of the Ottoman Empire's influence in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name "BEYAN" can be found in Ottoman tax records from the late 14th century, where it was often spelled as "Beyān" or "Beyan." It is believed to have derived from the Turkish word "beyan," meaning "declaration" or "statement," which suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or had a reputation for being articulate and persuasive speakers.

In the 16th century, the name "BEYAN" appeared in several Ottoman documents and chronicles, indicating that families bearing this surname had established themselves in various parts of the Balkan region. One notable example is Mustafa Beyan, a 16th-century Ottoman historian and scholar who authored several works on Ottoman history and literature.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its territories, the name "BEYAN" spread to other parts of the Balkans and beyond. In the 18th century, records show individuals with the surname "BEYAN" living in areas such as Greece, Albania, and parts of modern-day Romania.

One of the earliest known instances of the name "BEYAN" in Western Europe can be found in the records of the British East India Company, where a man named Hasan Beyan is mentioned as a merchant and interpreter in the early 19th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated to other parts of the world as traders or diplomats during the expansion of European empires.

Other notable historical figures with the surname "BEYAN" include Mehmet Beyan (1870-1945), a Turkish politician and diplomat who served as the Ottoman ambassador to several European countries, and Salih Beyan (1886-1957), a prominent Turkish writer and journalist known for his contributions to the literary and cultural movements of the early 20th century.

While the name "BEYAN" has its origins in the Balkan region and the Ottoman Empire, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Balkans and the legacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beyan

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

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 Beyan 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.

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

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