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

Araghi, 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 Araghi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Araghi in America

Araghi is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Araghi surname appeared 116 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 Araghi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Araghi 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 Araghi

The surname Araghi originates from the Middle East, specifically the region of Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. It dates back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic caliphate. The name is derived from the Persian word "Aragh," which means "sweat" or "perspiration," suggesting a possible connection to physical labor or a profession involving strenuous work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Araghi can be found in the "Tarikh-e Beyhaghi," a historical work written in the 11th century by Abu'l-Fazl Beyhaqi, a prominent Persian historian. The text mentions an individual named Ahmed ibn Araghi, who served as a military commander during the reign of the Ghaznavid dynasty.

In the 13th century, a renowned Persian poet named Amir Araghi flourished during the Seljuk Empire. His literary works were celebrated for their profound insights and eloquent expression, and he is often referred to as one of the greatest poets of the Seljuk era.

The Araghi surname also appears in various historical documents from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from the 16th to the 18th century. One notable figure was Mirza Araghi, a skilled calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works.

During the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Persia from the late 18th to the early 20th century, the Araghi surname continued to be prevalent. A prominent figure from this period was Mirza Hassan Araghi, a renowned scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

In more recent times, a famous Iranian-American astrophysicist and author named Nasser Araghi, born in 1937, has gained recognition for his work in theoretical physics and his writings on the cosmos and the nature of reality.

Throughout its long history, the surname Araghi has been associated with various professions, including military commanders, poets, artists, calligraphers, scholars, and scientists, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Persia and the diverse talents and achievements of those who bore this distinguished name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Araghi

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

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

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