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

Hatami, 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 Hatami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatami in America

Hatami is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatami surname appeared 310 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 Hatami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatami 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 Hatami

The surname Hatami is of Persian origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Iran during the pre-Islamic era. It is believed to have originated from the Old Persian word "Hāthāma," meaning "warrior" or "soldier."

The name Hatami first appeared in historical records during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over Persia from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE. It was often associated with members of the military or those who held positions of authority within the empire.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hatami can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved into a rock face in modern-day Iran. This inscription, dating back to around 520 BCE, mentions a person named Hāthamanush, which is believed to be a variant spelling of Hatami.

During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from 224 CE to 651 CE, the name Hatami continued to be used, particularly among the nobility and military ranks. Several historical figures from this period bear the surname, including Hatam Marz-Panah (born c. 590 CE), a renowned military commander who served under the Sassanid king Khosrau II.

As Islam spread throughout Persia in the 7th century, the name Hatami underwent some changes in spelling and pronunciation, adapting to the Arabic script and linguistic influences. However, its core meaning and association with military prowess remained intact.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Hatami was Farid al-Din Attar (c. 1145 – c. 1221), a renowned Persian poet, theoretician, and hagiographer. His works, such as the "Conference of the Birds," have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufism.

Another notable figure was Mir Hatami (1499 – 1587), a Persian physician and philosopher who served as the chief physician to several Safavid kings. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on philosophy and ethics.

During the Qajar Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1789 to 1925, the name Hatami continued to be associated with military and government ranks. One example is Mirza Hatami (1825 – 1895), a high-ranking official and governor of various provinces under the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.

In more recent times, the Hatami surname has spread beyond Persia's borders due to migration and diaspora communities. Prominent individuals with this surname include Reza Hatami (born 1949), an Iranian film director and screenwriter, and Ali Hatami (born 1944), an Iranian-American philosopher and author.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatami

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

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

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