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

Abtahi, 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 Abtahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abtahi in America

Abtahi is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abtahi surname appeared 236 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 Abtahi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abtahi 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 Abtahi

The surname Abtahi has its origins in Iran and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Persian word "āb-tāh," which means "water stream" or "water channel." This suggests that the name may have originated among people who lived near a river or stream.

In ancient Persian manuscripts, variations of the name, such as "Abtah" and "Abta," can be found. These early spellings indicate that the name has a long history and has evolved over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abtahi can be found in a 12th-century document from the city of Isfahan, which mentions an individual named "Ahmad Abtahi." This suggests that the name was already in use during the Seljuk Empire period.

In the 13th century, a famous Persian poet named Saadi Shirazi mentioned an individual named "Abtahi" in one of his works, indicating that the name was relatively well-known during that era.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), the name Abtahi was associated with several prominent figures. One notable example is Mirza Mohammad Abtahi, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century.

In the 19th century, a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat named Mirza Hossein Khan Abtahi played a significant role in the negotiations between Iran and Russia during the Russo-Persian Wars.

Another notable individual with the surname Abtahi was Mohammad Taqi Abtahi, a renowned Iranian calligrapher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in many art collections around the world.

Throughout history, the name Abtahi has been associated with various regions in Iran, particularly the central and western parts of the country, including cities like Isfahan, Shiraz, and Kermanshah.

Overall, the surname Abtahi has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and representing individuals from various walks of life, including poets, scholars, politicians, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abtahi

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

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

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