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

Davari, 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 Davari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davari in America

Davari is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davari surname appeared 200 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 Davari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Davari 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 Davari

The surname Davari originates from Iran and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "davar," which means "judge" or "arbiter." The name likely originated in the city of Isfahan, a cultural and economic hub during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Davari name appears in a 17th-century Persian manuscript detailing the lineage of prominent families in Isfahan. This document mentions a certain Mirza Ali Davari, a respected jurist and scholar who served as a judge during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1588-1629).

In the 18th century, the Davari family gained prominence in the city of Shiraz, where they produced several notable poets and calligraphers. One such figure was Mirza Mohammad Reza Davari (1753-1823), a renowned calligrapher whose works adorned the walls of mosques and shrines across Iran.

During the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), the Davari name spread to other parts of Iran, particularly the capital city of Tehran. A prominent member of this era was Mirza Hossein Khan Davari (1828-1895), a statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and Russia.

In the early 20th century, a number of Davari individuals played significant roles in the Constitutional Revolution (1905-1911), which aimed to establish a constitutional monarchy in Iran. One such figure was Mirza Jahangir Khan Davari (1878-1941), a writer and political activist who advocated for democratic reforms.

Another notable Davari was Reza Davari Ardakani (1886-1937), a prominent cleric and scholar who founded the Feyzieh Seminary in Qom, one of the most prestigious religious institutions in Iran. His legacy continues through the numerous students he taught and the theological works he produced.

As the Davari name spread beyond Iran, it also gained recognition in other parts of the world. For instance, Mahmoud Davari (born 1947) is a renowned Iranian-American architect and academic, known for his contributions to sustainable design and urban planning.

Overall, the Davari surname has a rich history rooted in Iran's cultural and intellectual traditions, with members of this family making significant contributions across various fields, including law, literature, diplomacy, religion, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davari

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

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

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