Explore the Family Name Younan
The meaning of Younan
1. Arabic (Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq) and Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the Arabic personal name Yūnān and Syriac Yōnān, which among the Christians corresponds to the Biblical name Jonah (see Jonas and Muslim Yunus, compare Yonan). 2. Arabic: variant of the ethnic name Yūnān ‘Greek’, of Persian origin, ultimately derived from Greek Iōn ‘Ionian’, the tribe of Greeks with whom the Persians had first contact. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Younan, Sami, Samir, Amal, Amera, Atour, Bahig, Bushra, Davoud, Emad, Fawzi, Ihab. French Andre, Georges, Jean-Claude.
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How common is the last name Younan in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Younan increased notably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Younan ranked 20,543 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States; by 2010, it had risen to the 17,056 position. This represents a significant rise of approximately 16.97%. The raw count of people with the Younan surname also saw a substantial upsurge, growing from 1,200 in 2000 to 1,665 in 2010 - an increase of nearly 38.75%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Younan per 100,000 US residents grew by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,543 | #17,056 | 16.97% |
| Count | 1,200 | 1,665 | 38.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.56 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younan
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Younan identify as White. In fact, this ethnic identity saw an increase of 11.27% over the decade, rising from 80.75% in 2000 to 89.85% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the proportion of Younans who identify as Hispanic, with a growth of 15.2%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined significantly, falling by 63.73%. The proportions of Younans who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Asian/Pacific Islander remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.75% | 89.85% | 11.27% |
| Two or More Races | 14.75% | 5.35% | -63.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.88% | 15.2% |
| Black | 1.67% | 1.26% | -24.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |