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

Hedvat, 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 Hedvat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hedvat in America

Hedvat is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hedvat surname appeared 102 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 Hedvat.

The history of the last name Hedvat

The surname HEDVAT is believed to have originated in the region of Persia, now known as Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "hedayat," which means "guidance" or "direction." The name was likely given to individuals who served as guides or leaders within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HEDVAT surname can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from the 16th to the 18th century. The name appears in several historical texts and documents from this period, indicating that it was already well-established by that time.

During the Safavid era, a prominent figure named Mirza Abdul Hedvat (1560-1628) gained recognition as a talented calligrapher and scholar. His works were highly esteemed and can be found in various libraries and collections throughout the region.

Another notable bearer of the HEDVAT name was Sayed Mohammad Hedvat (1710-1782), a renowned poet and mystic from the city of Shiraz. His poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and the divine, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Persian literature.

In the 19th century, a prominent merchant and philanthropist named Haji Hassan Hedvat (1820-1892) made significant contributions to the city of Isfahan. He funded the construction of several public buildings, including a caravanserai (a roadside inn) and a bathhouse, which still bear his name.

Moving forward into the 20th century, one of the most renowned figures with the HEDVAT surname was Sadegh Hedvat (1903-1951), a celebrated Iranian writer and intellectual. His novels and short stories, which often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class, had a profound impact on modern Persian literature.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as HEDAYAT or HIDAYAT, may also be encountered, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity within the region. Additionally, the name may have been adopted or adapted by individuals from different ethnic or religious backgrounds over the centuries, further contributing to its rich and varied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hedvat

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

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

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