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

Gyan, 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 Gyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gyan in America

Gyan is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gyan surname appeared 160 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 Gyan.

The history of the last name Gyan

The surname GYAN has its origins in India, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century CE, derived from the Sanskrit word "gyan," which means knowledge or wisdom.

GYAN is predominantly found among Hindu and Sikh communities in Punjab and other parts of northern India. It is thought to have been initially used as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were scholars, teachers, or learned individuals in their respective fields.

Early records of the name GYAN can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts related to education and scholarly pursuits. One notable example is the mention of a scholar named Gyan Das in the "Ain-e-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

In the 18th century, the name GYAN gained prominence with the birth of Gyan Singh (1713-1789), a renowned Sikh scholar and historian who authored the "Panth Prakash," a seminal work on Sikh history and philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the surname GYAN was Gyan Chand (1874-1951), a prominent Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a crucial role in establishing several educational institutions in Punjab and advocating for the emancipation of women and the underprivileged.

In the field of literature, Gyan Mukherjee (1909-1996) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and short story writer. His works, such as "Pather Panchali" and "Chowringhee," explored the complexities of contemporary Indian society and earned him critical acclaim.

The surname GYAN has also been associated with places and geographical locations. One such example is the village of Gyan Khurad in Punjab, which is believed to have been named after an individual or family bearing the surname GYAN.

Throughout its history, the surname GYAN has been a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits. It continues to be a prominent name in various fields, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of intellectual and academic excellence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gyan

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

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

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