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

Gianan, 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 Gianan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gianan in America

Gianan is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gianan surname appeared 111 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 Gianan.

The history of the last name Gianan

The surname GIANAN is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is thought to derive from the Basque word "ginan," meaning "place" or "location," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GIANAN can be found in a medieval land registry from the village of Larressore in the French Basque Country, dated around the year 1400. This document mentions a landowner named Juan de Gianan, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 15th century, the GIANAN family appears to have expanded their presence across the Pyrenees region, with records showing individuals bearing the name in various towns and villages in both Spain and France. One notable figure from this era was Pedro de Gianan, a merchant from the town of Bayonne, who is mentioned in a trade agreement with the city of San Sebastián in 1482.

As the GIANAN surname spread throughout Europe in the following centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Giannan, Jiannan, and Giannani. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Italian city of Venice, where they became known as the Giannani family and established themselves as successful merchants and traders.

One of the most prominent members of the Giannani family was Antonio Giannani (1539-1617), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. Another noteworthy individual was Cesare Giannani (1671-1743), a renowned painter and engraver who worked in Rome and was known for his religious and allegorical works.

In the 17th century, the GIANAN surname also found its way to the Americas, with records showing individuals bearing the name settling in various Spanish and French colonies. One such individual was Juan Francisco Gianan (1638-1702), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

As the centuries passed, the GIANAN surname continued to spread across the globe, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. Notable examples include Miguel Gianan (1802-1879), a Spanish philosopher and writer who was a proponent of liberal and progressive ideals, and Juliette Gianan (1894-1978), a French actress and singer who performed in numerous stage productions and films during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gianan

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

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

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