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

Yohannan, 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 Yohannan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yohannan in America

Yohannan is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yohannan surname appeared 384 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 Yohannan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yohannan 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 Yohannan

The surname Yohannan has its roots deeply embedded in the historical and linguistic traditions of the Middle East, specifically within the regions that now comprise parts of Israel, Palestine, and Syria. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yôḥānān, which translates to "Yahweh is gracious." This name eventually evolved through various linguistic adaptations across different cultures and languages.

The name Yohannan first appears in historical texts dating back to the early Common Era. In ancient Hebrew scriptures and records, the name Yôḥānān was common, reflecting the religious and linguistic heritage of the Jewish people. As Christianity spread through the Middle East and into Europe, the name and its variants became more widespread. Jewish communities especially held onto the name as a surname, preserving its religious significance.

A significant early reference to the surname Yohannan is found in Syriac Christian communities. The Syriac tradition, an Eastern Christian tradition that used a dialect of Aramaic, played a critical role in the transmission of Christian texts and culture. One prominent individual was Saint Yohannan of Ephesus (also known as John of Ephesus), a notable Syriac Christian bishop and historian who lived during the 6th century (circa 507-586). His works, notably the "Ecclesiastical History," provide invaluable insights into the early Christian period.

During medieval times, variations of the surname Yohannan appeared in records and manuscripts throughout the Middle East and into the Byzantine Empire. The migration and dispersion of Jewish communities in response to socio-political changes in the medieval era brought the name into places like Spain and North Africa, where it sometimes appeared in official documents and historical records.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Yohannan continued to manifest in historical records, notably among Assyrian and Armenian Christian communities. One well-known figure was Yohannan Sulaqa (1513-1555), who became the first Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church. His leadership and efforts to unite various Christian sects under papal authority marked an essential period in the history of Eastern Christianity.

Another significant historical figure bearing this surname was Yohannan Hormizd (1760-1838). He served as the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church and played a crucial role in the revival of the Chaldean liturgy, preserving traditional rites while also embracing elements of Catholicism during a time of intense religious transformation in the region.

The surname also found prominence in the field of missionary work. Mar Thoma V (1728-1808), also known as Mar Thoma Yohannan, was a prominent leader of the Malankara Church in Kerala, India. He contributed substantially to the reformation movements within Indian Christianity and was influential in maintaining the liturgical traditions amidst colonial pressures.

Throughout history, the surname Yohannan has thus illustrated a remarkable journey across cultures and centuries. From its origins in ancient Hebrew and Syriac traditions, transforming through Jewish and Christian diasporas, it not only carried religious significance but also became a testament to the enduring legacy of cultural and historical interconnectedness.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yohannan

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

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

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