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

Ghaderi, 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 Ghaderi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghaderi in America

Ghaderi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghaderi surname appeared 142 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 Ghaderi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghaderi 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 Ghaderi

The surname Ghaderi originated in Iran during the Persian era. It is derived from the Persian word "Ghader," which means "powerful" or "mighty." The name likely referred to someone who possessed strength or authority in their community.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Ghaderi can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE. The poem includes references to several individuals with the name Ghaderi, indicating its usage during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.

In the 13th century, there are records of a prominent Persian scholar and poet named Mahmoud Ghaderi, who lived in the city of Shiraz. His works, which included poetry and philosophical texts, were widely influential during his time.

During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736, the name Ghaderi was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Mirza Ali Ghaderi, a celebrated calligrapher and artist who lived in the 16th century.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ghaderi was Haji Mohammad Ghaderi, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the city of Isfahan during the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the construction of mosques, schools, and other public buildings.

In more recent times, the name Ghaderi has been associated with various individuals in fields such as academia, politics, and the arts. One notable example is Ebrahim Ghaderi, an Iranian politician who served as a member of the Iranian Parliament in the late 20th century.

Overall, the surname Ghaderi has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life in Iran and the Persian cultural sphere.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghaderi

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

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

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