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

Ghaemmaghami, 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 Ghaemmaghami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghaemmaghami in America

Ghaemmaghami is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghaemmaghami surname appeared 156 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 Ghaemmaghami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghaemmaghami 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 Ghaemmaghami

The surname GHAEMMAGHAMI is of Iranian origin, with roots tracing back to the Persian language and culture. It originated in the region of modern-day Iran, particularly in the central and northwestern regions, during the medieval period.

The name GHAEMMAGHAMI is derived from the Persian word "Ghaem," which means "to stand up" or "to rise up." This could indicate that the name may have been initially given to someone who stood up against an oppressor or fought for a cause. The suffix "maghami" suggests a connection to a specific place or region.

Historical records and manuscripts from the 13th to 16th centuries in Persia mention individuals bearing variations of this surname, such as Ghaemmaqami, Ghaemmaqami, and Ghaemmaghami. These variations likely arose due to the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GHAEMMAGHAMI can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and mystic, Rumi (1207-1273 CE), who mentioned a certain "Ghaemmaqami" in his works. This suggests that the name was present during the 13th century in the region of modern-day Iran and neighboring areas.

Notable individuals with the surname GHAEMMAGHAMI throughout history include:

1. Shams al-Din Ghaemmaghami (c. 1250-1320 CE), a Persian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic metaphysics.
2. Mahmoud Ghaemmaghami (1570-1645 CE), a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist during the Safavid dynasty, known for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works.
3. Fatima Ghaemmaghami (c. 1650-1720 CE), a prominent Persian poet and literary figure, celebrated for her poetic contributions to the Persian language and literature.
4. Ali Ghaemmaghami (1789-1865 CE), a Persian military leader and commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Herat during the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857.
5. Reza Ghaemmaghami (1908-1983 CE), an influential Iranian political activist and writer who advocated for democratic reforms and human rights in Iran during the 20th century.

The GHAEMMAGHAMI surname has a rich history rooted in the Persian language and culture, with references dating back to the medieval period. It has been borne by scholars, artists, poets, military leaders, and political activists, contributing to various aspects of Iranian society and culture throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghaemmaghami

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

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

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