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

Farrokhi, 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 Farrokhi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farrokhi in America

Farrokhi is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farrokhi surname appeared 106 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 Farrokhi.

The history of the last name Farrokhi

The surname FARROKHI originated in Persia, now known as Iran, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian word 'farrukh,' meaning auspicious or fortunate. This name likely emerged as a descriptive surname for someone who was considered blessed or fortunate.

The earliest known recording of the FARROKHI surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in several manuscripts and historical records from the region. One notable mention is in the 'Tarikh-e Jahan-gusha,' a 13th-century Persian chronicle, which references a person named Farrukhi al-Din.

During the 14th century, the name FARROKHI was associated with several scholars and poets from the Persian literary tradition. One of the most renowned figures was Kamal al-Din Farrokhi Sistani, a celebrated poet who lived from 1335 to 1390. His work, which includes the epic poem 'Vis and Ramin,' is considered a classic in Persian literature.

In the 16th century, the FARROKHI surname was found in various regions of Persia, including the cities of Shiraz and Isfahan. Records from this period mention individuals such as Mirza Muhammad Farrokhi, a prominent calligrapher and poet who lived during the reign of Shah Abbas I.

Another notable figure from this era was Mirza Rafi' Farrokhi, a 17th-century Persian poet and scholar who was born in Kashan. His literary works, including the collection 'Divan-e Farrokhi,' have been studied and appreciated by scholars throughout the centuries.

In more recent history, the FARROKHI surname has been associated with several influential figures in various fields. One example is Mahmoud Farrokhi, an Iranian painter and sculptor who lived from 1924 to 1988 and was renowned for his contributions to modern Iranian art.

It is worth noting that while the FARROKHI surname originated in Persia, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the rich cultural and literary traditions of ancient Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farrokhi

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

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 Farrokhi 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.

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

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