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

Daneshvar, 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 Daneshvar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daneshvar in America

Daneshvar is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daneshvar surname appeared 197 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 Daneshvar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daneshvar 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 Daneshvar

The surname Daneshvar originated in Persia, now modern-day Iran, and dates back several centuries. It is derived from the Persian word 'danesh,' meaning knowledge or science, and the suffix '-var,' which denotes possession or someone associated with a particular trait or quality. Thus, the name Daneshvar translates to "one who possesses knowledge" or "a learned person."

This name first appeared in historical records during the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736. Scholars and intellectuals who excelled in various fields of study, such as philosophy, literature, and the sciences, were often bestowed with the title "Daneshvar" as a mark of respect and recognition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Saadi Shirazi (1184-1292 CE), who referred to a contemporary scholar as "Daneshvar" in his works. Another notable figure was Ghiyath al-Din Jamshid Kashani (1439-1512 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer known as "Daneshvar-e Kashi" or "The Learned One of Kashan."

During the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), the Daneshvar surname gained further prominence. Mirza Malkam Khan (1834-1908), a prominent diplomat and writer, was often referred to as "Daneshvar-e Bozorg" or "The Great Learned One." His son, Sadeq Hedayat (1903-1951), a celebrated author and literary figure, was also known by the pen name "Daneshvar."

Another notable bearer of this surname was Ahmad Daneshvar (1906-1989), a renowned Iranian writer and scholar. He was a prominent figure in the Persian literary scene and served as the head of the Iranian Academy of Persian Language and Literature.

In more recent times, Simin Daneshvar (1921-2012), the wife of Ahmad Daneshvar, gained international recognition as one of the most influential Iranian authors of the 20th century. Her novel "Savushun" (1969) is considered a masterpiece of modern Persian literature and earned her numerous accolades.

While the Daneshvar surname may have originated in Persia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Iranian diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of ancient Persia, where knowledge and learning were highly valued and revered.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daneshvar

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

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

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