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

Babakhani, 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 Babakhani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babakhani in America

Babakhani is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babakhani surname appeared 177 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 Babakhani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babakhani 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 Babakhani

The surname BABAKHANI originated in Iran, specifically in the region of Khorasan, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian words "baba" meaning father and "khani" meaning family or household, suggesting a connection to a prominent or influential family line.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi, who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, he mentions a character named Babak Khani, who was a brave warrior and nobleman.

During the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over Iran and parts of Central Asia from the 11th to the 13th centuries, the BABAKHANI name gained prominence. Historical records from this period indicate that several members of the BABAKHANI family held important positions in the royal court and military.

In the 14th century, a manuscript known as the "Tarikh-e Jahan-Gusha" (History of the World Conqueror), written by Ata-Malik Juvayni, mentions a commander named Ahmad BABAKHANI who served under the Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan.

During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Iran from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the BABAKHANI name continued to be associated with influential families and scholars. One notable figure was Mirza Mohammad Reza BABAKHANI, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, a famous Persian scholar and linguist named Mirza Habib BABAKHANI made significant contributions to the study of Persian literature and language. He was born in 1805 and passed away in 1879.

Another prominent individual with the BABAKHANI surname was Hossein BABAKHANI, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his intricate miniature paintings and his works are displayed in museums across Iran.

Throughout history, the BABAKHANI name has been associated with various regions within Iran, including Khorasan, Isfahan, and Shiraz, reflecting the family's widespread influence and presence across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babakhani

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

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

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