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

Beshah, 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 Beshah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beshah in America

Beshah is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beshah surname appeared 111 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 Beshah.

The history of the last name Beshah

The surname "BESHAH" is believed to have originated from the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It is thought to have derived from the Persian word "bezh" or "bež", which means "cotton". This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the cotton trade or cultivation during the ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 9th century, when a Persian scholar and poet named Beshah al-Shirazi was mentioned in various historical texts. He was born in the city of Shiraz, which was a renowned center of art, literature, and culture during the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Beshah al-Din al-Khatib was recorded as a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He was born in Baghdad and authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

During the 13th century, a Persian mathematician and astronomer named Beshah al-Din al-Tusi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He is particularly known for his work on the development of trigonometry and his observations of the solar system.

In the 16th century, a Persian poet and calligrapher named Beshah al-Qazvini gained recognition for his beautiful calligraphic works and his contribution to the art of Persian poetry. His works are still preserved in various museums and collections around the world.

Another notable figure with the surname "BESHAH" was Beshah al-Kurdi, a Kurdish military leader and governor who lived during the 17th century. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Dynasty of Persia.

Throughout history, the surname "BESHAH" has been associated with individuals from various professions, including scholars, writers, artists, and military leaders. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its connection to the Persian language and the cotton trade suggests a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Middle Eastern region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beshah

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

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

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