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

Iwan, 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 Iwan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwan in America

Iwan is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwan surname appeared 368 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 Iwan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwan 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 Iwan

The surname IWAN is believed to have originated in Poland. It is derived from the Polish given name Iwan, which is a variant of the Slavic name Ivan. The name Ivan is derived from the Greek name Ioannes, which means "Yahweh is gracious."

The earliest recorded use of the surname IWAN can be traced back to the 15th century in various Polish records and documents. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where it was often associated with families of noble or landowning status.

In the late 16th century, there are references to individuals with the surname IWAN in the historical records of the city of Krakow. One notable example is Jan IWAN, a merchant and alderman who lived between 1540 and 1612.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the IWAN surname spread across various regions of Poland, with records showing families bearing this name in cities such as Warsaw, Poznan, and Gdansk. The surname also appeared in genealogical records and church registers of the time.

One notable individual with the IWAN surname was Maciej IWAN (1765-1843), a Polish nobleman and military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery in battle.

Another significant figure was Franciszek IWAN (1808-1865), a Polish painter and art professor who was renowned for his historical and religious paintings. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, the IWAN surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Maria IWAN (1825-1897). She was a prominent figure in the Polish Romantic movement and published several collections of poetry and short stories.

Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the IWAN surname was also associated with several notable scientists and academics. One such individual was Tadeusz IWAN (1873-1944), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic.

Throughout its history, the IWAN surname has been closely linked to Poland and its rich cultural heritage. While the name may have evolved and spread to other parts of the world, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich tapestry of Polish history and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwan

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

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

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