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

Darvish, 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 Darvish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darvish in America

Darvish is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darvish surname appeared 263 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 Darvish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darvish 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 Darvish

The surname Darvish has its origins in Iran, where it was originally derived from the Persian word "darwish," meaning a mendicant dervish or a member of a Muslim religious order. This name is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, during the height of the Persian Empire and the spread of Sufism across the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Darvish can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet, scholar, and mystic, Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273). In his works, Rumi often referred to the dervishes as "darwish," and it is likely that some of his followers or associates may have adopted the name as a surname.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), the name Darvish gained prominence in various parts of Iran, particularly in the cities of Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Mir Darvish Isfahani (1569-1638), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served in the court of Shah Abbas I.

As the Persian Empire expanded its influence across the region, the surname Darvish spread to neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia. In Afghanistan, the name is often spelled as "Darvishi" or "Darwishi," reflecting the local linguistic variations.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Darvish was Amir Darvish Khan (1789-1857), a prominent military leader and governor during the Qajar Dynasty in Iran. He played a crucial role in suppressing several rebellions and securing the throne for Mohammad Shah Qajar.

Another notable figure was Mirza Ali Akbar Khan Darvish (1841-1925), a prominent Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. He was instrumental in negotiating several treaties and agreements with European powers.

In more recent times, the surname Darvish has been associated with several notable individuals in the fields of sports, literature, and entertainment. These include Yu Darvish (born 1986), a professional baseball pitcher from Japan who has played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres.

It is important to note that while the surname Darvish has its roots in Iran and the Persian culture, it has since been adopted and assimilated by various communities across the Middle East, Central Asia, and even parts of South Asia, reflecting the historical spread and influence of Persian civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darvish

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

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

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