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

Eskandari, 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 Eskandari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eskandari in America

Eskandari is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eskandari surname appeared 435 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 Eskandari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eskandari 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 Eskandari

The surname Eskandari originated in Persia, now known as Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "Eskandar," which means "Alexander," referring to Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian ruler who conquered parts of the Persian Empire in the 4th century BC. The name likely emerged as a way to honor or pay tribute to Alexander's legacy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eskandari surname can be found in the "Shahnameh," a Persian epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. The poem mentions several characters with the surname Eskandari, suggesting that the name was already well-established in Persian society at that time.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), the Eskandari family played a significant role in the administrative and military affairs of the Persian Empire. Mirza Mohammad Eskandari, born in 1560, was a prominent military commander who served under Shah Abbas I and led several successful campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, Haji Mirza Abul Hassan Khan Eskandari, born in 1810, was a distinguished Persian diplomat and statesman. He served as the ambassador of Persia to several European countries and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and strengthening diplomatic relations.

Another notable figure with the Eskandari surname was Mirza Abolqasem Eskandari, born in 1857, who was a renowned Persian poet and scholar. His works were highly influential in shaping the literary landscape of his time and contributed significantly to the preservation of Persian cultural heritage.

The Eskandari surname has also been associated with various place names in Iran, particularly in the regions of Mazandaran and Gilan, where the name has been historically prevalent. Some examples include Eskandari Village in Mazandaran Province and Eskandari Quarter in the city of Rasht, Gilan Province.

Throughout history, the Eskandari surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including poets, scholars, military leaders, and diplomats. While the name has evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Persian Empire and the legendary figure of Alexander the Great, making it a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eskandari

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

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

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