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

Fattahi, 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 Fattahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fattahi in America

Fattahi is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fattahi surname appeared 163 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 Fattahi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fattahi 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 Fattahi

The surname Fattahi has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, with the earliest records tracing its origin to Persia (modern-day Iran). This name is believed to have derived from the Persian word "fattah," meaning "conqueror" or "opener."

Historically, the name Fattahi was associated with individuals who possessed qualities of leadership, valor, and triumph. It is speculated that this surname was initially bestowed upon military leaders, warriors, or individuals who achieved significant victories or made notable contributions to their communities.

The earliest known mention of the Fattahi surname can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts dating back to the 9th century. These manuscripts often chronicled the exploits of warriors and noblemen, indicating that the name may have been initially adopted by those from influential or prestigious backgrounds.

In the 12th century, the name Fattahi appeared in several historical records from the region, including accounts of battles and conquests. One notable figure bearing this name was Fattahi al-Khorasani, a renowned military commander who served under the Seljuk Empire in the late 11th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Fattahi surname spread across various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, carried by individuals who migrated or established themselves in different territories. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Mirza Muhammad Fattahi (1825-1890), a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the Qajar era.
2. Fatima Fattahi (1904-1976), an influential Iranian women's rights activist and educator.
3. Fattahi al-Isfahani (d. 1137), a celebrated Persian poet and scholar from the Seljuk period.
4. Ezzat Fattahi (1914-1990), an Iranian artist and painter known for his contributions to modern Iranian art.
5. Fattahi al-Baghdadi (d. 1071), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Abbasid Caliphate.

Throughout its long history, the Fattahi surname has been associated with various regions, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It has also been documented in various historical documents, manuscripts, and chronicles, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fattahi

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

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

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