2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maranian
Armenian surname meaning "of the sea" or "from the sea".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Maranian. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maranian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Maranian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maranian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maranian
The surname MARANIAN is of Armenian origin, traced back to the early medieval period in the Armenian Highland region. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "marana," meaning "apricot" or "apricot tree," suggesting a connection to the cultivation or trade of this fruit in the ancestral homeland.
The earliest recorded instances of the MARANIAN surname can be found in various Armenian manuscripts and records from the 10th to 13th centuries. One notable mention is in a 12th-century chronicle that details the lineage of a noble family in the Kingdom of Cilicia, which ruled over parts of modern-day Turkey and Syria.
During the Middle Ages, the MARANIAN name was prominent in several Armenian communities in the region, particularly in the cities of Ani and Kars, which were major cultural and economic centers at the time. Some historical documents suggest that certain MARANIAN families were involved in the silk and spice trades, contributing to their prosperity and influence.
In the 14th century, the MARANIAN surname appears in records related to the Armenian diaspora, as many families fled their ancestral lands due to invasions and conflicts. This led to the spread of the name across various regions, including the Byzantine Empire, Persia, and parts of Eastern Europe.
One notable figure bearing the MARANIAN surname was Grigor Maranian (1535-1611), a renowned Armenian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of theology, logic, and rhetoric. His works were widely circulated and influential in the Armenian intellectual circles of the time.
Another prominent MARANIAN was Petros Maranian (1770-1829), an Armenian merchant and philanthropist who established several schools and charitable institutions in his native city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). His legacy played a crucial role in promoting education and social welfare among the Armenian community in the Ottoman Empire.
In the 19th century, the MARANIAN surname gained prominence in the Armenian diaspora communities across Europe and the Americas. Harutyun Maranian (1856-1913), a renowned poet and writer, was a leading figure in the Armenian literary renaissance and played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Armenian culture and identity.
Furthermore, Andranik Maranian (1891-1964) was a prominent Armenian revolutionary and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Armenian Genocide. His bravery and leadership during this dark period in Armenian history earned him a revered status among his compatriots.
Throughout its history, the MARANIAN surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, artists, and military leaders, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to Armenian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maranian
Among Census respondents with the surname Maranian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Maranian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maranian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maranian
Maranian appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,162 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maranian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #144,270 | -1.5% |
| Count | 117 | 117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maranian bearers went from 117 to 117 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #144,270.
FAQ
Maranian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maranian?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Maranian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Maranian?
Maranian ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Maranian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maranian.
Has Maranian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maranian went from 117 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Maranian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maranian, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maranian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maranian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (3.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maranian (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maranian mean?
Armenian surname meaning "of the sea" or "from the sea". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maranian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Maranian?
Want to know how many people have the surname Maranian? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.