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

Iskenderian, 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 Iskenderian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iskenderian in America

Iskenderian is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iskenderian surname appeared 145 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 Iskenderian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iskenderian 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 Iskenderian

The surname Iskenderian has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "Iskendar," which is a variation of the name Alexander. This name was likely adopted by Armenians who had been influenced by the legacy of Alexander the Great, who had conquered parts of Armenia in the 4th century BC.

The earliest recorded instances of the Iskenderian name can be found in medieval Armenian manuscripts and records, where it was often spelled as "Iskandaryan" or "Iskandarean." These variations suggest that the name may have been associated with a specific region or town within the Armenian highlands.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Iskenderian surname was Vahram Iskenderyan, a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Armenian literature and religious texts.

In the 15th century, records show an Iskenderian family residing in the city of Ani, which was once the capital of the Armenian Kingdom. This family was known for their skill in metalworking and produced many renowned craftsmen.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Armenia, the Iskenderian surname became more widespread as Armenians were displaced and dispersed across the region. One notable figure from this period was Hovhannes Iskenderyan, a 17th-century Armenian merchant and philanthropist who helped establish schools and churches in various communities.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe, the Iskenderian name traveled with them. In the late 19th century, an Armenian named Arshag Iskenderian immigrated to the United States and became a successful businessman in Detroit, establishing one of the earliest Armenian communities in the city.

Another prominent individual with the Iskenderian surname was Ervand Iskenderian, an Armenian revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in the Armenian resistance movement and was eventually executed by Ottoman authorities in 1915.

Throughout history, the Iskenderian surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, merchants, and revolutionaries. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Armenia, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the rich and diverse history of the Armenian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iskenderian

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

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

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