Explore the Family Name Aman
The meaning of Aman
1. Altered form of South German and Swiss German Amann or Ammann ‘official’, and also of German Hamann, the latter partly under the French influence in QC, Canada. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Amand. 3. Hungarian (Ámán and Áman): derivative of Old High German amma ‘mother’. The surname Aman, presumably of Hungarian origin, is also found in Croatia. 4. Slovenian: variant of Amon ‘official’, a cognate of 1 above. 5. Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Bangladesh): from the Arabic personal name Amān ‘trust, safety, protection, tranquility’. Amān is often used in compound names, for example Amānullāh ‘trust of God’ (see Amanullah). 6. Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the Amharic and Tigrinya personal name Aman, which is interpreted as ‘peace’ (compare with the Arabic name above). — Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Aman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aman witnessed increased popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 8,676 in 2000 to 8,506 in 2010, showing a 1.96% increase. The count of individuals with the Aman surname also grew by about 11%, from 3,489 in 2000 to 3,872 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Aman per 100,000 increased by 1.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,676 | #8,506 | 1.96% |
| Count | 3,489 | 3,872 | 10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aman
The ethnic identity associated with the Aman surname also underwent significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White (86.16% in 2000 and 77.87% in 2010), there was a noticeable decrease of about 9.62%. The representation among the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities saw substantial increases, respectively rising by 88.01% and 115.28%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races also showed an increase, and a slight decrease, respectively. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a moderate rise by 24.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.16% | 77.87% | -9.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.67% | 8.78% | 88.01% |
| Black | 3.01% | 6.48% | 115.28% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 3.2% | -12.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.2% | 48.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.46% | 24.32% |
Aman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Aman is British & Irish, which comprises 36.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.7%) and Eastern European (6.5%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Northern Indian & Pakistani, Spanish & Portuguese, Ethiopian & Eritrean, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 36.4% |
| French & German | 31.7% |
| Eastern European | 6.5% |
| Other | 25.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Aman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Aman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 64.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 64.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 64.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
What Aman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Aman is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-DF29 and R-CTS4528, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Romer, Masson, Lindemann, De Jong, Reinert, Schutte, Denis, Geier, Berner, Baptiste.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Aman surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Aman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Aman" Surname 44.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Aman" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Aman" Surname 30.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Aman" Surname 16.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Aman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Aman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition