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

Manian, 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 Manian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manian in America

Manian is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manian surname appeared 123 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 Manian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manian 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 Manian

The surname "MANIAN" is believed to have originated in Armenia, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Armenian word "mani," which means "monk" or "cleric." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who belonged to religious orders or had close ties to the church.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Armenian manuscripts and chronicles from the 10th to 12th centuries. One notable example is the "Mkhitar Manian," a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian who lived in the 12th century and made significant contributions to the preservation and development of Armenian literature and culture.

During the Middle Ages, the name "MANIAN" also appeared in various historical records and documents within the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a medieval Armenian kingdom located in the region of Cilicia, which is now part of modern-day Turkey. This indicates that the name was spread and established in other areas where Armenian communities existed.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Vardan Manian was mentioned in the "Chronicles of Smbat Sparapet," a historical work written by the Armenian nobleman and military leader Smbat Sparapet. Vardan Manian was a prominent Armenian military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Seljuk Turks.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "MANIAN" was Hakob Manian, a 14th-century Armenian architect and sculptor. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable churches and monasteries in Armenia, including the Monastery of Haghbat and the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, which is considered one of the oldest cathedrals in the world.

In the 17th century, a prominent Armenian merchant and philanthropist named Khoja Manian lived and worked in the city of Isfahan, which was then part of the Persian Empire. He was known for his significant contributions to the Armenian community in Isfahan and his support for various cultural and educational initiatives.

As the Armenian diaspora spread across different regions, the surname "MANIAN" continued to be carried and passed down through generations, appearing in various historical records and documents in different parts of the world where Armenian communities settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manian

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

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

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