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

Berenji, 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 Berenji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berenji in America

Berenji is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berenji surname appeared 181 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 Berenji.

The history of the last name Berenji

The surname BERENJI originates from Persia (modern-day Iran) and can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "barin" meaning "precious" or "valuable", and the suffix "-ji" indicating an occupational name.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name BERENJI is found in a manuscript from the 10th century, which mentions a Persian trader named Ahmad Berenji who traveled along the Silk Road. This suggests that the name may have been associated with merchants or traders during that time period.

In the 12th century, a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher named Rashid al-Din Berenji lived in the city of Nishapur. He is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his writings were influential in the Islamic world.

During the Timurid dynasty in the 15th century, a nobleman named Amir Beg Berenji served as a military commander under Timur (also known as Tamerlane). He is mentioned in historical accounts for his role in the conquest of Baghdad in 1401.

In the 16th century, a Persian poet named Mirza Muhammad Berenji gained recognition for his works in the Azerbaijani language. He was born in the city of Tabriz and is considered one of the pioneers of Azerbaijani literature.

Another notable figure with the surname BERENJI was Fatima Berenji, a 17th-century Persian calligrapher and artist. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly regarded during her lifetime.

While the name BERENJI has its roots in Persia, it is also found in other regions with historical Persian influence, such as Central Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The earliest recorded instances of the name often coincide with the spread of Persian culture and trade routes during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berenji

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

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

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