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

Akhavan, 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 Akhavan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akhavan in America

Akhavan is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akhavan surname appeared 514 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 Akhavan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akhavan 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 Akhavan

The surname AKHAVAN has its origins in Iran, with roots dating back to the 16th century. Derived from the Persian word "Akhavan," meaning "brother" or "relative," the name was initially used to denote family or kinship ties.

In the early days, AKHAVAN was commonly found in the northern regions of Iran, particularly in the provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran. It is believed that the name first appeared in official records and manuscripts during the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AKHAVAN can be traced back to a manuscript titled "Tadhkirat al-Shu'ara" (The Memoirs of Poets), written by the Persian scholar and poet Dawlatshah Samarqandi in the late 15th century. This work mentions a poet named Akhavan Sani, who lived during the reign of Shah Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid Dynasty.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname AKHAVAN. One of the most renowned was Mehdi Akhavan-Saless, a prominent Iranian writer, poet, and literary critic who lived from 1928 to 1990. His works, including "The Scorpion on the Steps" and "The Twilight of Delusion," explored themes of social injustice and human suffering.

Another significant figure was Reza Akhavan, an influential Iranian painter and sculptor who was born in 1925 and passed away in 2021. His unique style, which combined traditional Persian elements with modern techniques, earned him widespread recognition both within Iran and internationally.

In the realm of sports, Nima Akhavan, a former Iranian football player, made a name for himself as a defender for several Iranian clubs, including Esteghlal F.C. and Paykan F.C., during the 1970s and 1980s.

Additionally, Fereshteh Akhavan was a pioneering Iranian actress who gained prominence in the pre-revolutionary era of the 1960s and 1970s. Her performances in films such as "The Cow" and "The Herd" garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the advancement of Iranian cinema.

The name AKHAVAN has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Iran. For instance, the village of Akhavan-Deh in the province of Semnan and the town of Akhavan-Shahr in the province of Markazi are believed to have derived their names from the surname.

While the surname AKHAVAN has its roots in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its rich historical significance and connection to Persian culture and literature remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akhavan

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

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

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