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

Shayan, 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 Shayan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shayan in America

Shayan is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shayan surname appeared 148 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 Shayan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shayan 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 Shayan

The surname SHAYAN has its origins in the Persian language and culture. Derived from the Old Persian word "shayan," meaning "worthy" or "deserving," it was initially used as a descriptive name or nickname to denote someone who was considered honorable, virtuous, or of high esteem.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SHAYAN can be traced back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. Several historical figures from the region bore this surname, including the 12th-century poet and scholar Shayan al-Din Suhrawardi, who was renowned for his works on Illuminationist philosophy.

During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from the 16th to the 18th century, the SHAYAN name was particularly prevalent among the nobility and scholarly classes. One notable figure from this era was Mirza Mohammad Shayan, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the late 16th century.

As the Persian Empire expanded and trade routes extended throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, the SHAYAN name spread to neighboring regions. In the 10th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr al-Shayan hailed from the city of Bukhara, which is now located in modern-day Uzbekistan.

The name SHAYAN also found its way into historical records in regions such as Afghanistan and parts of the Indian subcontinent, where Persian culture and influence were significant. In the 17th century, a prominent Afghan poet and mystic named Mirza Khan Shayan was celebrated for his literary works and spiritual teachings.

Another notable figure bearing the SHAYAN surname was Mirza Shayan Khavari, a 19th-century Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia during the Qajar Dynasty. His legacy includes his role in negotiating treaties and strengthening diplomatic ties with European powers.

Throughout its long history, the SHAYAN surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, poets, politicians, and religious figures. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be recognized as a symbol of honor and distinction within Persian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shayan

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

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

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