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

Golshan, 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 Golshan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golshan in America

Golshan is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golshan surname appeared 226 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 Golshan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Golshan 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 Golshan

The surname Golshan is of Persian origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Persian word "golshan," which translates to "rose garden" or "flower garden."

This surname likely originated from a specific location or village known for its beautiful gardens or rose cultivation. It may have been adopted as a descriptive name for individuals associated with such places or involved in the cultivation of roses or flowers. Alternatively, it could have been a metaphorical name referring to someone's pleasant demeanor or charming personality, likened to a rose garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Golshan can be found in the "Tarikhe Gozideh," a Persian historical manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This work mentions a notable figure named Amir Golshan, who was a military commander during the Seljuk Empire.

During the 14th century, a Persian poet named Kamal al-Din Golshan gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in the city of Kashan and is often referred to as "Golshan-e Kashan" (Golshan of Kashan).

In the 16th century, a prominent Persian scholar and theologian named Mohammad Baqer Golshan made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy. He was born in the city of Isfahan and gained a reputation for his expertise in various fields of knowledge.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Golshan was Mirza Ebrahim Golshan, a 19th-century Persian calligrapher and artist. He was renowned for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script and his beautiful calligraphic works adorned many religious and historical manuscripts.

In the early 20th century, a distinguished Iranian politician and diplomat named Hossein Golshan played a crucial role in the country's affairs. He served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1922 to 1923 and held various other important positions throughout his career.

While the surname Golshan is predominantly found in Iran and among individuals of Iranian descent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a sense of beauty, elegance, and connection to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golshan

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

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

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