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

Haeri, 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 Haeri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haeri in America

Haeri is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haeri surname appeared 110 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 Haeri.

The history of the last name Haeri

The surname HAERI has its origins in Iran, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "Haeri," which means "air" or "atmosphere." The name was likely given to individuals who lived in regions known for their pleasant climate or to those who worked in professions related to the air, such as windmill operators.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAERI surname can be found in the Safavid dynasty's administrative records from the late 16th century. During this period, a nobleman named Mirza Mohammad Haeri was appointed as the governor of the Qazvin province by Shah Abbas I.

In the 17th century, the HAERI name appeared in several historical manuscripts, including the works of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Saib Tabrizi. He mentioned a calligrapher named Ali Haeri, who was known for his exquisite penmanship and contributed to the development of the Nasta'liq script.

During the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century, a prominent figure named Mulla Mohammad Mahdi Haeri gained recognition as a influential Shia scholar and theologian. He was born in Najaf, Iraq, in 1801 and played a significant role in the religious and intellectual circles of his time.

Another notable individual with the HAERI surname was Mirza Hasan Haeri, a prominent Iranian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1925 to 1926. He was born in Tehran in 1876 and played a crucial role in the country's political landscape during the early 20th century.

In the literary realm, the HAERI name is associated with the renowned Iranian poet and scholar, Mohammad Reza Haeri Yazdi, who lived from 1891 to 1977. He was widely recognized for his contributions to Persian literature and his expertise in Islamic philosophy and mysticism.

The HAERI surname has also been found in various place names throughout Iran, such as Haeri Village in the Khuzestan province and Haeri District in the city of Qom. These place names serve as a testament to the historical presence and significance of this surname in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haeri

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

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 Haeri 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.

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

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