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

Ebrahimi, 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 Ebrahimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebrahimi in America

Ebrahimi is the 23978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebrahimi surname appeared 1,052 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 Ebrahimi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebrahimi 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 Ebrahimi

The surname Ebrahimi is of Persian origin, originating from Iran during the medieval period. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Arabic name Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Abraham. The name Ebrahimi translates to "of or belonging to Ibrahim".

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ebrahimi can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and historical records. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz, where it was commonly used by families with ties to these cities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Ebrahimi was Abu Ishaq Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Ebrahimi (c. 1058 - 1144), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer from Isfahan. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.

Another notable figure with the surname Ebrahimi was Mirza Ebrahim Khan Ebrahimi (1786 - 1845), a prominent Iranian statesman and military commander during the Qajar dynasty. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the military campaigns against Russian forces in the early 19th century.

In the literary realm, Ebrahim Golestan (1922 - 2022) was a celebrated Iranian writer, filmmaker, and painter. His works, including novels and short stories, explored themes of social injustice and the human condition. Golestan's contributions to Iranian literature and cinema earned him numerous accolades and international recognition.

Ebrahim Poordavoud (1938 - 2022) was an influential Iranian scholar and historian, known for his extensive research on the history and culture of Iran. His works shed light on various aspects of Persian civilization, including literature, art, and religion, and are widely cited by academics and researchers.

Ebrahim Nabavi (1857 - 1924) was a prominent Iranian mystic and Sufi teacher, known for his spiritual teachings and poetry. He founded the Nabavieh Sufi order and attracted a large following of disciples who sought spiritual guidance and enlightenment.

Throughout history, the surname Ebrahimi has been associated with various place names and older spellings, reflecting its Persian roots. For example, the city of Isfahan was historically referred to as Isfahān, and the name Ebrahimi may have been spelled as Ebrahimi or Ebrahimi in older records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebrahimi

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

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

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