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

Kamran, 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 Kamran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamran in America

Kamran is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamran surname appeared 701 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 Kamran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamran 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 Kamran

The surname Kamran has its origins in the Persian language and is believed to have originated in present-day Iran, formerly known as Persia. This name holds deep historical significance, dating back to the Middle Ages.

The name Kamran is derived from the Persian word "Kamran," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." It was commonly used as a title or an honorific for Persian princes and nobles during the medieval period. This reflects the high regard and respect associated with the name in its early history.

Kamran can be traced back to the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736. Historical records indicate that several princes and prominent figures bore this name during this era. One notable example is Prince Kamran Mirza, the second son of Shah Tahmasp I, who lived from 1514 to 1557.

The name Kamran also appears in various Persian manuscripts and literary works from the medieval period. For instance, the famous Persian poet Hafiz, who lived from 1315 to 1390, mentions the name in his poetry, suggesting its widespread use and recognition at that time.

Over the centuries, the name Kamran has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, and leaders. Some notable figures with the surname Kamran include:

1. Kamran Mirza (1514-1557), Prince of the Safavid dynasty and Governor of Herat.
2. Kamran Shirdel (1905-1980), Persian poet and writer.
3. Kamran Inan (1938-2015), Turkish novelist and playwright.
4. Kamran Asdar Ali (born 1965), Pakistani-American anthropologist and scholar.
5. Kamran Akmal (born 1982), Pakistani cricketer.

While the surname Kamran has its roots in Persian culture, it has also been adopted by people of various ethnicities and nationalities over time, reflecting the diversity and widespread reach of this name across different regions and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamran

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

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

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