2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Golchin
A Persian surname possibly derived from a place name in Iran.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Golchin. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Golchin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Golchin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Golchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Golchin
The surname Golchin has its origins in Persia, now known as Iran, and can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "golchin," which means "rose gatherer" or "rose picker," suggesting that the name may have originated from an occupation or a place name associated with rose cultivation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Golchin can be found in the Safavid-era records, where it was mentioned as a prominent family name in the city of Isfahan, which was renowned for its beautiful gardens and rose cultivation. The Golchin family is believed to have played a significant role in the rose trade and may have been involved in the production of rose water, a prized commodity in ancient Persia.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mohammad Golchin was a renowned calligrapher and poet who served at the court of Shah Abbas I, the fifth Safavid ruler of Persia. His works are still celebrated for their artistic and literary merit, and he is considered one of the most influential calligraphers of his time.
Another notable individual with the surname Golchin was Mirza Reza Golchin, a 19th-century Iranian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Qajar dynasty. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with various countries.
In the early 20th century, Hossein Golchin was a prominent Iranian writer and journalist who advocated for social and political reforms. His writings and activism played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran, which aimed to establish a constitutional monarchy and limit the power of the ruling Qajar dynasty.
During the Pahlavi era, which lasted from 1925 to 1979, the Golchin family continued to be influential in various fields, including academia, arts, and politics. One notable figure was Reza Golchin, a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tehran and other cities in Iran.
While the surname Golchin has its roots in ancient Persia, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals with the surname Golchin can be found in various countries, carrying on the rich heritage and traditions associated with this historic name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Golchin
Among Census respondents with the surname Golchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Golchin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Golchin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.6% · 81
- Two or more races12.6% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Golchin
Golchin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-8 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,835 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 5,835 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Golchin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #154,182 | -3.9% |
| Count | 111 | 103 | -7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Golchin bearers went from 111 to 103 (-7.2% change). The surname moved down 5,835 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,182.
FAQ
Golchin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Golchin?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Golchin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Golchin?
Golchin ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Golchin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Golchin.
Has Golchin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Golchin went from 111 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Golchin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Golchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (4.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Golchin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Golchin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.6%), Two or More Races (12.6%), Hispanic (4.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Golchin (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Golchin mean?
A Persian surname possibly derived from a place name in Iran. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Golchin (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Golchin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.