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

Hakimian, 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 Hakimian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hakimian in America

Hakimian is the 35294th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hakimian surname appeared 638 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 Hakimian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hakimian 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 Hakimian

The surname Hakimian has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "hakim," which means "wise" or "philosopher." The name likely originated during the medieval period, when the title "hakim" was given to scholars and learned individuals.

The earliest recorded instances of the Hakimian surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and historical records. One notable mention is found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Saadi Shirazi, who lived from 1210 to 1291.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736) in Iran, the name Hakimian gained prominence as many intellectuals and physicians bore this surname. One such individual was Hakim Shams al-Din Gilani (1533-1612), a renowned physician and philosopher who served at the court of Shah Abbas I.

In the 19th century, the Hakimian name was associated with the city of Qazvin, located in the northern part of Iran. Several notable figures from this period include Mirza Mohammad Hossein Khan Hakimian (1827-1903), a prominent statesman and diplomat, and Mirza Aqa Khan Hakimian (1835-1914), a renowned calligrapher and poet.

As the Hakimian family migrated to different parts of the world, the name spread to various regions. One notable figure was Habib Hakimian (1871-1959), a prominent Iranian-American businessman and philanthropist who settled in New York City in the early 20th century.

Another individual of note was Abdolhossein Hakimian (1896-1966), an Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1955 to 1957.

In more recent times, the name Hakimian has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as Reza Hakimian (born 1947), an Iranian-British economist and academic, and Mohsen Hakimian (born 1954), an Iranian-American businessman and philanthropist.

Throughout its history, the surname Hakimian has maintained its connection to the concepts of wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the heritage of its Persian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hakimian

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

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

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