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

Imran, 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 Imran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imran in America

Imran is the 20491st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imran surname appeared 1,295 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 Imran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imran 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 Imran

The surname Imran is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic name Imran meaning "constant" or "prosperous." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions that are now modern-day Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, during the medieval period.

Imran is a name that has been mentioned in various historical texts and records, including the Quran, where it is the name of the father of the prophet Moses. Additionally, the name appears in ancient Arab genealogies and manuscripts, indicating its longstanding use in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Imran can be found in the works of renowned Arab historian and genealogist, Ibn Hazm, who lived in the 11th century CE. He documented several individuals with the name Imran in his extensive writings on Arab genealogy.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the surname Imran. One of the most famous was Imran Khan, the former cricketer and current Prime Minister of Pakistan, born in 1952. Another prominent individual was Imran Hussain, a 16th-century scholar and poet from the Indian subcontinent, known for his contributions to Urdu literature.

In the realm of arts and culture, Imran Qureshi, a contemporary Pakistani artist born in 1972, has gained international recognition for his intricate and thought-provoking installations. Imran Ismail, born in 1965, is a renowned Singaporean actor and comedian who has appeared in numerous television shows and films.

Another noteworthy figure was Imran Yusuf, a British stand-up comedian and writer born in 1980, who has performed at various prestigious venues and festivals around the world.

The surname Imran has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and South Asia, reflecting the geographical spread of individuals bearing this name. For example, the town of Imran in Jordan and the village of Imran Goth in Pakistan both derive their names from individuals with the surname Imran.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imran

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

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

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