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

Amini, 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 Amini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amini in America

Amini is the 20408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amini surname appeared 1,302 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 Amini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amini 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 Amini

The surname Amini has its origins in Iran, where it is believed to have emerged in the 15th century. It is derived from the Persian word "amin," which means "trustworthy" or "reliable." The name was likely initially given as a descriptive title to individuals who were considered trustworthy or held positions of trust within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amini can be found in the historical chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. These chronicles mention an individual named Amini who served as a trusted advisor to Shah Abbas I, one of the most influential rulers of the dynasty.

During the Qajar Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, the name Amini became more widespread. Several prominent figures bore this surname, including Mirza Mohammad Khan Amini, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 20th century, the name Amini gained further recognition with individuals such as Amir Hossein Amini (1897-1978), an Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1961 to 1962. Another notable figure was Sadegh Amini (1909-1985), an Iranian artist and painter known for his contributions to the modern art movement in Iran.

Outside of Iran, the name Amini can be found among Iranian diaspora communities around the world. For example, Anousheh Ansari (née Amini, born 1966) is an Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur who became the first female space tourist in 2006.

It is worth noting that the name Amini has also been associated with various places in Iran. For instance, the village of Amini in the province of Mazandaran is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating a historical presence of individuals bearing this name in the region.

Throughout history, the surname Amini has carried a connotation of trustworthiness and reliability, reflecting the original meaning of the word from which it is derived. While the name has its roots in Iran, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals of Iranian descent who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amini

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

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

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