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

Sinanian, 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 Sinanian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinanian in America

Sinanian is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinanian surname appeared 227 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 Sinanian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinanian 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 Sinanian

The surname Sinanian has its origins in Armenia, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "sinan," which means "beloved" or "dear one." This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who was deeply cherished or held in high regard within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sinanian surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript detailing the lineage of Armenian noble families. The document mentions a prominent figure named Vahram Sinanian, who held a high-ranking position within the court of the Cilician Kingdom, a powerful Armenian state located in the region of modern-day Turkey and Syria.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Sinanian name gained further prominence as several members of the family played significant roles in the intellectual and cultural spheres of the Armenian diaspora. Notably, Khachatur Sinanian, born in 1350, was a renowned scholar and translator who contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Armenian literary works across various regions.

In the 16th century, the Sinanian surname appeared in records documenting Armenian communities in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable figure from this period was Hovhannes Sinanian, a skilled craftsman and metalworker who gained recognition for his intricate silver and gold creations adorning churches and noble residences.

As the Armenian diaspora expanded further, the Sinanian name continued to spread across various regions. In the 18th century, Harutyun Sinanian, born in 1725, was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between Armenia and India, contributing to the economic prosperity of the Armenian communities in both regions.

Throughout the 19th century, several Sinanians made significant contributions to the fields of literature, art, and education. Arguably the most renowned figure from this period was Mkrtich Sinanian, born in 1825, a celebrated poet and writer whose works played a pivotal role in the Armenian literary renaissance of the time.

While the Sinanian name has its roots in Armenia, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many regions around the world, carried by generations of Armenians who have made their mark in various spheres of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinanian

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

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

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