Explore the Family Name Athan
The meaning of Athan
American shortened form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Athanasios, meaning ‘immortal’ (see Athanas). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Athina, Vasiliki.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Athan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Athan has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 64,385 in 2000 to 60,790 in 2010, suggesting a growth rate of 5.58%. In terms of count, which refers to the number of people with the surname, there was also an increase from 289 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, indicating a rise of 14.53%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #60,790 | 5.58% |
| Count | 289 | 331 | 14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Athan
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Athan surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 91.70% to 91.54%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly increased from 1.73% to 4.23% during these two census periods. Those who identified as Hispanic saw a decrease from 4.84% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 91.54% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 4.23% | 144.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.84% | 3.02% | -37.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |