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

Coyan, 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 Coyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coyan in America

Coyan is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coyan surname appeared 238 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 Coyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coyan 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 Coyan

The surname Coyan has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "koian," which translates to "nest" or "dwelling." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular dwelling or area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coyan can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname Coyan, indicating that the name was already established in the region during that time.

As the name spread across the Basque region, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of these variations include Coian, Coyan, and Coyen. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and linguistic differences within the Basque communities.

During the Middle Ages, the Coyan name appeared in various historical records and documents related to the region. One notable example is Juan de Coyan, a prominent landowner and nobleman from the 14th century, who was mentioned in the records of the Kingdom of Navarre.

In the 16th century, the Coyan name gained recognition with the birth of Pedro de Coyan (1520-1589), a celebrated Basque architect and sculptor. His works can be found in several churches and cathedrals throughout northern Spain, including the Cathedral of Burgos.

Another notable figure with the Coyan surname was María de Coyan (1645-1721), a renowned Basque poet and writer. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars today.

As the Coyan family expanded and migrated to other regions, the name also appeared in various place names and local toponyms. For instance, there is a small village called Coyán in the province of Álava, Spain, which likely derived its name from the Coyan surname or its Basque roots.

In the 18th century, the Coyan name gained further prominence with the birth of Ignacio de Coyan (1735-1811), a respected Basque military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership were recognized with several honors and awards.

Throughout history, the Coyan surname has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Basque region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coyan

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

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

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