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

Jiran, 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 Jiran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jiran in America

Jiran is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jiran surname appeared 181 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 Jiran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jiran 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 Jiran

The surname Jiran has its origins in the Czech Republic, with the name first appearing in records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "jiran," which referred to a type of deer or stag. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who possessed qualities associated with these animals, such as swiftness or agility.

One of the earliest documented references to the Jiran surname can be found in a manuscript from the town of Brno, located in the South Moravian region of the Czech Republic. This record, dated to the year 1387, mentions a certain "Jan Jiran" who was a landowner in the area. Additionally, the name is mentioned in a 1406 census record from the nearby village of Telnice, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the Jiran name appeared in several historical documents from various parts of the Kingdom of Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. For instance, a 1457 record from the city of Prague mentions a merchant named "Mikuláš Jiran," while a 1483 document from the town of Kutná Hora references a local official named "Václav Jiran."

In the 16th century, the Jiran surname gained notable prominence through the figure of Jan Jiran (c. 1510-1587), a Czech philosopher and humanist scholar who taught at the University of Prague. His works, which included treatises on logic and rhetoric, were widely influential in the intellectual circles of the time.

Another significant bearer of the Jiran name was Vavřinec Jiran (1579-1645), a Baroque-era painter and engraver from the city of Plzeň. His religious artworks, including altarpieces and frescoes, can still be found in various churches throughout the Czech lands.

During the 17th century, the Jiran surname appeared in various records from the town of Žatec, located in the northwestern region of Bohemia. One notable individual from this period was Tomáš Jiran (1623-1698), a successful brewer and businessman who owned several properties in the town.

As the centuries progressed, the Jiran name continued to be found in various parts of the Czech Republic and its neighboring regions, reflecting the gradual spread and migration of families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jiran

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

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

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