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

Iskandaryan, 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 Iskandaryan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iskandaryan in America

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

The Iskandaryan 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 Iskandaryan.

The history of the last name Iskandaryan

The surname ISKANDARYAN is of Armenian origin, with roots tracing back to the 4th century AD. It is derived from the ancient Persian name "Iskandar," which translates to "Alexander the Great." This suggests that the name's origins may be linked to the conquests of Alexander the Great in the region.

The name ISKANDARYAN is believed to have first appeared in Armenia during the reign of the Arsacid Dynasty, which ruled from 247 BC to 428 AD. This dynasty had close ties to the Persian Empire, and it is likely that the name was introduced to Armenia through this connection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ISKANDARYAN can be found in the 5th-century manuscript "The History of Armenia" by Movses Khorenatsi. This work mentions an Armenian nobleman named Iskhandar, which is a variation of the name ISKANDARYAN.

In the 7th century, the name ISKANDARYAN appears in the Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun." The poem features a character named Iskandaryan, who is described as a brave warrior and leader. This suggests that the name had become associated with valor and strength in Armenian culture.

During the medieval period, the name ISKANDARYAN was prominent among Armenian nobility and clergy. One notable figure was Hovhannes Iskandaryan, a 12th-century Armenian scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on religious topics.

In the 19th century, a prominent Armenian writer and philosopher named Mikayel Nalbandyan (1829-1866) adopted the pen name "Iskandaryan" for his literary works. His contributions to Armenian literature and philosophy helped to further popularize the name.

Another famous bearer of the ISKANDARYAN surname was Arshak Iskandaryan (1885-1963), an Armenian military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.

Throughout its history, the surname ISKANDARYAN has maintained a strong association with Armenian culture and identity. Its connection to ancient Persian roots and the conquests of Alexander the Great have also added a sense of historical significance to the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iskandaryan

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

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

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