2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maryan
Surname of Armenian origin referring to a follower or disciple of the Virgin Mary.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Maryan. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maryan 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Maryan with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Maryan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maryan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maryan
The surname MARYAN is believed to have originated in Armenia, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. This name is likely derived from the Armenian word "maryan," which means "warrior" or "soldier." The earliest known records of this surname can be found in ancient Armenian manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 12th century.
During the Middle Ages, the MARYAN surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Cilicia and Artsakh, where it was associated with noble families and military leaders. One notable figure bearing this name was Maryan Artsruni, a renowned general who led the Armenian forces against the Seljuk Turks in the late 11th century.
In the 14th century, the MARYAN surname gained prominence in the Kingdom of Cilicia, where it was borne by several influential nobles and landowners. One such individual was Maryan Hetoumian, a prominent lord who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the kingdom during the reign of King Leo IV.
As the Armenian diaspora spread across various regions, the MARYAN surname also found its way into other countries. In the 16th century, there are records of individuals with this surname living in parts of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in areas with significant Armenian populations.
One notable figure from this time period was Maryan Avetisian, an Armenian scholar and translator who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) during the 16th century. He is renowned for his translations of classical Greek and Latin works into Armenian.
In the 19th century, the MARYAN surname gained recognition in the field of literature, with the Armenian writer and poet Maryan Harutyunian (1827-1898) making significant contributions to the development of modern Armenian literature.
Throughout its history, the MARYAN surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, nobles, scholars, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Armenia, this surname has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by members of the Armenian diaspora.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maryan
Among Census respondents with the surname Maryan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Maryan 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 Maryan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 107
- Black or African American3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maryan
Maryan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,120 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,871 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 6,120 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 4,871 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 Maryan 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 | #140,157 | #145,028 | -3.5% |
| Count | 119 | 116 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maryan bearers went from 119 to 116 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 4,871 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #145,028.
FAQ
Maryan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maryan?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Maryan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Maryan?
Maryan ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Maryan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Maryan.
Has Maryan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maryan went from 119 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Maryan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maryan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Maryan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maryan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Black (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Maryan (2000, 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 Maryan mean?
Surname of Armenian origin referring to a follower or disciple of the Virgin Mary. 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 Maryan (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 share the surname Maryan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.