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

Taylan, 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 Taylan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taylan in America

Taylan is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taylan surname appeared 215 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 Taylan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taylan 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 Taylan

The surname TAYLAN is of Turkish origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Anatolian region of modern-day Turkey, where it was likely derived from the Turkish word "tay," meaning a young horse or colt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TAYLAN can be found in Ottoman Empire records from the late 1400s, where it was often spelled as "Taylan" or "Taylani." These records indicate that individuals bearing this surname were primarily from rural areas and were likely involved in agriculture or animal husbandry.

During the Ottoman period, the name TAYLAN was also associated with members of the military and administrative classes, suggesting that some families had risen to prominence. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mehmet Taylan served as a military commander under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Balkans and Eastern Europe, the surname TAYLAN spread to other regions, with variations in spelling appearing in different languages and cultures. For instance, in Bulgarian records from the 18th century, the name is found as "Taylan" or "Tailanov."

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname TAYLAN in Western Europe was a Turkish immigrant named Osman Taylan, who settled in Vienna, Austria, in the late 17th century after serving in the Ottoman military. His descendants continued to use the surname and played a role in the cultural and economic life of the city.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname TAYLAN gained recognition in various fields. Ali Taylan (1820-1892) was a prominent Turkish poet and scholar, while Fatma Taylan (1845-1918) was a pioneering educator who established one of the first modern schools for girls in Istanbul.

Another notable figure was Ahmed Taylan (1878-1942), a Turkish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early years of the Republic of Turkey. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy and establishing diplomatic relations with other nations.

Throughout history, the surname TAYLAN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, writers, politicians, and academics, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Turkey and its diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taylan

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

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

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