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

Luan, 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 Luan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luan in America

Luan is the 32632nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luan surname appeared 704 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 Luan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luan 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 Luan

The surname LUAN originated in China, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have been derived from the Chinese word "luan," which means "willow tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with willow trees.

In ancient Chinese records, such as the "Xingshi Zuan" (a genealogical work from the Ming Dynasty), there are mentions of the LUAN surname appearing in various regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Shandong.

One of the earliest known individuals with the LUAN surname was Luan Xiu, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Another notable figure was Luan Ji, a military general and strategist who served under the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the LUAN surname gained prominence with the rise of Luan Dashi, a highly influential Confucian philosopher and educator. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of that era.

In the late 19th century, Luan Guapeng (1832-1898) was a prominent figure in the Taiping Rebellion, a major civil war in China that sought to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. He served as a military leader and played a crucial role in the conflict.

Another notable individual was Luan Xingyu (1844-1919), a high-ranking official and diplomat during the late Qing Dynasty. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and representing Chinese interests in international affairs.

While the LUAN surname has its roots in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, it remains predominantly concentrated in regions with significant Chinese populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luan

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

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

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