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

Goudarzi, 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 Goudarzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goudarzi in America

Goudarzi is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goudarzi surname appeared 180 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 Goudarzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goudarzi 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 Goudarzi

The surname Goudarzi has its origins in Iran and can be traced back several centuries. The name itself is derived from the Persian words "goud" meaning walnut and "arzi" meaning cultivator or farmer, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the cultivation or farming of walnuts.

One of the earliest known records of the Goudarzi surname can be found in the historical documents of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the Goudarzi family was prominent in the region of Isfahan, which was known for its thriving agricultural sector and walnut orchards.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Mirza Mohammad Reza Goudarzi rose to prominence as a respected scholar and poet during the Qajar dynasty. His works, which included poetry and literary criticism, were widely celebrated and helped to establish the Goudarzi name as a symbol of intellectual and cultural achievement.

Another prominent individual bearing the Goudarzi surname was Haj Ali Goudarzi, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Shiraz during the early 19th century. His wealth and influence earned him a reputation as a prominent figure in the region, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community for generations.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known figures with the Goudarzi surname was Mohammad Goudarzi, an Iranian wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Despite his impressive athletic achievements, he is perhaps best remembered for his act of sportsmanship during the Games, when he refused to accept a victory after his opponent had been disqualified due to a controversial decision.

Another notable individual bearing the Goudarzi name was Fatemeh Goudarzi, a renowned Iranian painter and sculptor who was active during the mid-20th century. Her works, which often explored themes of Iranian culture and mythology, gained widespread recognition both within Iran and abroad, and she is considered one of the most influential artists of her generation.

While the Goudarzi surname has its roots in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated or established communities abroad. Regardless of their geographic location, the name continues to hold significance as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and agricultural traditions of its Persian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goudarzi

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

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

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