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

Daryani, 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 Daryani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daryani in America

Daryani is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daryani surname appeared 130 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 Daryani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daryani 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 Daryani

The surname DARYANI has its origins in Iran, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "darya," meaning "sea" or "ocean," suggesting that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived near large bodies of water or were involved in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DARYANI can be found in a historical manuscript from the Safavid dynasty, dated around 1520. This document mentions a prominent merchant named Hasan DARYANI, who traded goods along the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

During the 17th century, the name DARYANI appeared in various official records and chronicles, particularly in the coastal regions of what is now modern-day Iran. For example, a notable figure named Ali DARYANI was a respected shipbuilder and navigator who assisted in the construction of vessels for the Persian navy during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1588-1629).

As the centuries progressed, the DARYANI surname spread across different parts of Iran and was associated with various professions and social classes. In the late 18th century, a prominent poet and scholar named Mirza Mohammad DARYANI (1742-1806) gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to Persian literature.

In the 19th century, the DARYANI name was also found in regions beyond Iran. Historical records from the Indian subcontinent mention a influential merchant named Saeed DARYANI (1810-1875), who established trade routes between the Persian Gulf and the port cities of India, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences.

Another notable figure bearing the DARYANI surname was Hossein DARYANI (1870-1938), a prominent Iranian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the early years of the Pahlavi dynasty. His efforts in shaping Iran's international relations and diplomatic ties left a lasting impact on the country's political landscape.

Throughout history, the DARYANI surname has been associated with various fields, including literature, commerce, politics, and maritime activities, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daryani

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

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

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