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

Ashtiani, 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 Ashtiani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashtiani in America

Ashtiani is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashtiani surname appeared 189 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 Ashtiani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashtiani 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 Ashtiani

The surname "ASHTIANI" originated in Iran and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "Ashtian" which refers to a town or village located in the central region of the country. The name is believed to have been adopted by families who resided in or were associated with the town of Ashtian.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various historical documents from the Safavid era (1501-1736), when record-keeping and bureaucratic administration became more systematic in Persia. Some of these records include land ownership deeds, tax registers, and court chronicles mentioning individuals with the surname Ashtiani.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Mirza Mohammad Ashtiani, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. His works, which covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, literature, and mysticism, have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.

Another historical figure with the surname Ashtiani was Haji Mirza Mohammad Reza Ashtiani (1836-1912), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Isfahan. He was known for his contributions to the city's economic and cultural development, as well as his support for educational institutions and charitable causes.

In the 19th century, the Ashtiani surname can be found in various historical records from the Qajar dynasty (1785-1925), including government archives, court proceedings, and travel accounts by foreign visitors to Persia. One such account mentions an Ashtiani family residing in the town of Qom, known for their expertise in carpet weaving and textile production.

During the early 20th century, Hossein Ashtiani (1892-1964) was a respected Iranian diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. He played a significant role in shaping Iran's foreign policy during a period of rapid modernization and political change.

Another notable figure was Parvin Ashtiani (1923-2008), a pioneering Iranian writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her literary works, which often explored themes of social justice and gender equality, earned her widespread acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of Iranian authors and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashtiani

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

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

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