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

Kyan, 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 Kyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kyan in America

Kyan is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kyan surname appeared 177 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 Kyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kyan 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 Kyan

The surname KYAN is believed to have originated in Armenia, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Armenian word "kian," which means "life" or "living." The name was initially used to denote a person's occupation or trade, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in professions related to sustaining life, such as farming, fishing, or healthcare.

During the Middle Ages, the KYAN surname was predominantly found in the regions of Ararat and Vayots Dzor in Armenia. Some of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, in Armenian manuscripts and church records. One notable example is the mention of a "Kyan Vardapet" (a religious scholar) in the Gandzasar Monastery's chronicles, dated around 1240.

In the 14th century, the KYAN surname appeared in various Armenian communities across the region, including those in present-day Turkey and Iran. During this time, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Keyan" or "Kaiyan," but the pronunciation remained largely consistent.

One of the earliest known bearers of the KYAN surname was Hovhannes Kyan, an Armenian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 14th century. His works on metaphysics and ethics were highly regarded during his time and have been preserved in several manuscripts.

Another notable figure was Grigor Kyan, an Armenian architect and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the construction and decoration of several prominent churches and monasteries in the region, including the Haghpat Monastery and the Sanahin Monastery, both designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

In the 16th century, the KYAN surname gained prominence in the city of Nor Jugha (present-day Julfa, Iran), which was a thriving center of Armenian culture and commerce. One of the most influential figures from this period was Khachatur Kyan, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the city's education and infrastructure.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across the globe, the KYAN surname traveled with them. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals bearing this surname in various European countries, such as France, Italy, and the Netherlands, where they were engaged in trade and commerce.

Throughout the centuries, the KYAN surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including arts, literature, and sciences. However, it is important to note that this historical account focuses primarily on the surname's origins and early occurrences, as more recent genealogical data may be subject to change or inaccuracies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kyan

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

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

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