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

Abdollahi, 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 Abdollahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdollahi in America

Abdollahi is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdollahi surname appeared 184 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 Abdollahi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdollahi 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 Abdollahi

The surname Abdollahi is of Persian origin, with its roots tracing back to the region of modern-day Iran. It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam in the region.

Abdollahi is derived from the Arabic name "Abdullah," which translates to "servant of God." Over time, the name evolved to include the Persian suffix "-i," denoting a belonging or association. As a result, Abdollahi can be interpreted as "one belonging to Abdullah" or "descendent of Abdullah."

Early records of the name Abdollahi can be found in historical Persian manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those detailing the cultural and religious developments of the region during the Islamic Golden Age. These texts often mentioned prominent figures and scholars who carried the surname.

One notable example is Abdollah Ansari Hirati (1006-1088), a revered Sufi scholar and poet from the city of Herat, now located in modern-day Afghanistan. His works, including the famous "Munajat" (Intimate Prayers), have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufi philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Abdollah Hatifi (1454-1521), a celebrated Persian poet and calligrapher. He served as a court poet under the Timurid and Safavid dynasties and is best known for his masnavis (narrative poems) and his contributions to the development of the nasta'liq script, a calligraphic style widely used in the Persian world.

In the 16th century, Abdollah Khan Uzbek (1533-1598), a military leader and statesman, played a crucial role in the consolidation of Safavid rule in Persia. As the governor of Khorasan, he successfully defended the region against the Uzbek invasions, earning him a prominent place in the history of the Safavid Empire.

The Abdollahi surname can also be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Abdolrahman Jami (1414-1492). His poems and treatises on Sufism and Islamic philosophy have had a profound influence on Persian literature and Islamic thought.

Lastly, Abdollah Mustaufi (1495-1585), a celebrated Persian historian and geographer, authored the famous "Nuzhatu'l-Qulub" (The Heart's Delight), a comprehensive work on the geography, history, and culture of various regions, including Persia, India, and Central Asia.

These examples illustrate the rich historical presence of the Abdollahi surname and its association with prominent figures in Persian literature, scholarship, and statesmanship throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdollahi

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

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

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