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

Koran, 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 Koran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koran in America

Koran is the 27144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koran surname appeared 892 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 Koran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koran 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 Koran

The surname Koran is believed to originate from the Middle East, specifically from the Arabic word "al-Qur'an," which translates to "the recitation" or "the reading." It is the central religious text of Islam, and the name Koran likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who were scholars, scribes, or devoted to the study of the Qur'an.

The earliest known references to the surname Koran can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. In some instances, the name may have been adopted by non-Muslims living in areas with strong Islamic cultural influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Koran can be found in historical documents from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Middle East, Southeast Europe, and North Africa from the 14th to the early 20th centuries. During this period, the name Koran was occasionally used by individuals associated with religious or scholarly pursuits.

In Europe, the surname Koran appears to have emerged later, possibly as a result of migration or cultural exchange. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Koran, a German theologian and scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his work in translating and studying the Qur'an.

Another prominent figure with the surname Koran was Mustafa Koran, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a significant role in negotiations between the Ottoman Empire and various European powers during a period of political upheaval and territorial disputes.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of the writer and philosopher Ali Koran, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in modern-day Iran, he was known for his works exploring the intersection of Islamic philosophy and Western thought.

It is worth noting that the surname Koran has also been associated with places or regions, such as the town of Koran in present-day Iran. In some cases, the name may have originated as a reference to an individual's place of origin or residence.

While the surname Koran is not among the most common surnames globally, it continues to hold significance in parts of the Middle East and among diaspora communities with roots in the region. Its etymology reflects the rich cultural and religious heritage of the areas where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koran

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

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

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