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

Yonan, 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 Yonan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yonan in America

Yonan is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yonan surname appeared 760 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 Yonan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yonan 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 Yonan

The surname Yonan has its origins in the Assyrian community, specifically from the region of Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria, Iran, and Turkey. This name first appeared in the historical records around the 7th to 8th centuries, during the height of the Assyrian Empire. The name Yonan is derived from the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the region. The root of the name is "Yon" or "Yonan," which is associated with the name Jonah in English, meaning "dove" in Hebrew, symbolizing peace.

In ancient manuscripts and old records, the name Yonan can be found in various forms. One notable early reference appears in the historical texts of the Assyrian Church of the East, where a bishop named Yonan is mentioned in the 9th century. This bishop played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Assyrian Empire, advocating for peace and integration among different communities.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Yonan can be traced back to the 12th century in the documents of the Nestorian Christians. A prominent figure from that period was Mar Yonan, born in 1150 and died in 1210, who was a highly respected church leader and theologian. His works contributed significantly to the religious and cultural heritage of the Assyrian people.

Another significant figure bearing the Yonan surname was Patria Yonan, an influential political leader in the late 14th century. Born in 1365 and passing in 1430, he was known for unifying various Assyrian tribes and fostering alliances with neighboring regions. His diplomatic efforts are well-documented in the records of the time, which highlighted his strategic importance in promoting stability and peace.

Throughout the 17th century, the name Yonan appeared frequently in the annals of trade and commerce. One of the notable merchants carrying this surname was David Yonan, born in 1620 and passing in 1685. He established robust trade networks between the Assyrian region and other parts of the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the economic prosperity of his community.

In the early 19th century, a notable individual with the surname Yonan was Sarah Yonan, born in 1805 and passing in 1880. She was renowned for her work in the field of education and women's rights within the Assyrian community. Her efforts in establishing schools and promoting literacy among women were groundbreaking and have left a lasting legacy.

The surname Yonan continued to gain recognition through various contributions of individuals bearing this name. In the realm of arts and culture, Isaac Yonan, born in 1890 and passing in 1955, was a distinguished poet and writer. His literary works often touched on themes of Assyrian heritage and identity, earning him a significant place in the cultural history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yonan

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

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

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