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

Aminzadeh, 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 Aminzadeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aminzadeh in America

Aminzadeh is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aminzadeh surname appeared 117 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 Aminzadeh.

The history of the last name Aminzadeh

The surname AMINZADEH originated in Persia, now known as Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian words "amin" meaning "trustworthy" and "zadeh" meaning "born of" or "belonging to." The name likely referred to someone who was born into a family known for their trustworthiness or who held a position of trust.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Saadi Shirazi, who lived in the 13th century. He mentions an "Aminzadeh" in one of his works, indicating that the name was in use during that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Aminzadeh Tabrizi was a renowned calligrapher and poet from the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran. His works were highly praised and are still studied by scholars of Persian literature today.

During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736, the name AMINZADEH appeared in several official records and chronicles. One notable example is Mirza Mohammad Aminzadeh, a high-ranking courtier and advisor to Shah Abbas I, who reigned from 1588 to 1629.

In the 19th century, a prominent Iranian cleric and philosopher named Mirza Hossein Aminzadeh gained recognition for his writings on Islamic theology and philosophy. He was born in 1837 in the city of Qazvin and passed away in 1912.

Another notable figure with the surname AMINZADEH was Mirza Ali Aminzadeh, a renowned Persian painter and calligrapher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was celebrated for his intricate and beautiful works, which often incorporated Persian calligraphy and traditional motifs.

While the name AMINZADEH has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Iranian diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connections to the rich cultural heritage of Iran remain deeply embedded in the name's origins and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aminzadeh

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

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 Aminzadeh 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.

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

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