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

Akbari, 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 Akbari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akbari in America

Akbari is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akbari surname appeared 807 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 Akbari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akbari 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 Akbari

The surname Akbari has its origins in the Persian language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Iran and Afghanistan, where it was likely derived from the Arabic word "akbar," meaning "great" or "the greatest."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akbari can be found in the writings of medieval Persian scholars and poets, such as Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, a national epic of Iran. The name was often associated with individuals of high social status or those who had achieved great accomplishments.

In the 16th century, the Akbari name gained prominence during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great (1542-1605), who ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent. The name Akbari was often bestowed upon individuals who served in the emperor's court or held important positions within the Mughal administration.

Several notable historical figures bore the surname Akbari, including Abul Fazl Akbari (1551-1602), a renowned scholar and advisor to Emperor Akbar. Another prominent individual was Mirza Khan Akbari (1567-1635), a military commander and governor under Akbar's successors.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Akbari name spread beyond the Persian and Mughal realms, appearing in various regions of Central and South Asia. One notable figure from this period was Khwaja Mir Dard Akbari (1720-1785), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from Delhi, India.

In the 19th century, the Akbari surname was also found among Afghan communities, as evidenced by the records of Ahmad Khan Akbari (1825-1887), a prominent political leader and governor of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

While the Akbari name has its roots in the Middle East and South Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the Persian and Mughal empires, where it was often associated with individuals of great achievement and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akbari

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

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

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