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

Phann, 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 Phann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phann in America

Phann is the 51281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phann surname appeared 406 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 Phann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phann 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 Phann

The surname PHANN has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated as a occupational name, referring to those skilled in the craft of weaving or creating intricate fabrics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PHANN can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a family of skilled weavers bearing the name PHANN, who were renowned for their exceptional workmanship in the royal court.

During the medieval period, the PHANN name was particularly prevalent in the regions of present-day northern India and Pakistan, where textile production and trade flourished. Several historical records from this era mention individuals with the surname PHANN, indicating their involvement in the textile industry or their association with weaving communities.

In the 14th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Amir Khusrau PHANN gained recognition for his literary contributions and his patronage of the arts. His works, which included poems and treatises on music and poetry, have been celebrated for their artistic merit and cultural significance.

Another notable figure bearing the PHANN surname was Malik Ambar PHANN, a 17th-century military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Deccan sultanates. His tactical brilliance and leadership skills were instrumental in shaping the political landscape of the region during his time.

In the 18th century, the name PHANN was also associated with the Sikh Empire, where a prominent warrior and commander, Jassa Singh PHANN, made significant contributions to the military campaigns and expansion of the empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Over time, as the PHANN family dispersed across various regions of the Indian subcontinent and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting local linguistic influences. However, its connection to the textile industry and the art of weaving remains a defining characteristic of this surname's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phann

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

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

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