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

Mariam, 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 Mariam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mariam in America

Mariam is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mariam surname appeared 253 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 Mariam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mariam 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 Mariam

The surname "MARIAM" has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in regions with strong Arab and Islamic cultural influences. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Maryam," which is the Arabic form of the name "Mary" and holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MARIAM" can be traced back to the 10th century, when it appeared in various historical manuscripts and records from the region. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families or individuals who either had a direct lineage or a strong connection to the revered figure of Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christian tradition and Maryam in the Islamic faith.

In the 12th century, during the height of the Islamic Golden Age, the surname "MARIAM" gained further prominence as it was associated with several notable scholars, poets, and intellectuals of that era. One such figure was Abu al-Faraj al-Mariam, a renowned Arabic poet and writer who lived in Baghdad during the 11th century.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the surname "MARIAM" spread across various regions, including parts of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia. In some areas, the name was also influenced by local dialects and underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Maryami" or "Mariami."

Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the surname "MARIAM." One notable example is Qutb al-Din al-Mariam, a 13th-century Persian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Another prominent figure was Sharaf al-Din al-Mariam, a 14th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer renowned for his work on celestial mechanics.

In the 16th century, the surname "MARIAM" gained recognition in the Ottoman Empire, with several high-ranking officials and administrators carrying the name. One such individual was Hadji Mariam, a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of various provinces during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the surname "MARIAM" eventually spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and the Americas. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural and religious traditions of the Middle East and the Islamic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mariam

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

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

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