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

Hormozi, 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 Hormozi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hormozi in America

Hormozi is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hormozi surname appeared 168 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 Hormozi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hormozi 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 Hormozi

The surname Hormozi originates from Iran, and can be traced back to the 9th century CE. It is derived from the Persian word "Hormoz," which refers to the ancient city of Hormoz, located on the Persian Gulf coast. This city was an important trading hub during the Abbasid Caliphate and the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hormozi can be found in the "Kitab al-Buldan," a geographical compendium written by the 9th-century Persian scholar, Ahmad ibn Sahl al-Balkhi. This work mentions individuals from the city of Hormoz, including merchants and scholars.

The surname Hormozi is closely linked to the island of Hormoz, which was a strategic location for maritime trade and naval activities during the Middle Ages. Many families from the island adopted the surname Hormozi, which later spread to other parts of Persia.

In the 13th century, the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Saadi Shirazi, mentioned a merchant named Hormozi in his literary work, "Gulistan." This reference suggests that the name was well-established by that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Hormozi. One of the earliest was Abul-Qasim Hormozi, a 10th-century Persian physician and philosopher who wrote extensively on medicine and natural sciences.

Another prominent figure was Sheykh Hormozi, a 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet from the city of Hormoz. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the spiritual and literary traditions of the region.

In the 16th century, Mir Hormozi was a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist, celebrated for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned many mosques and palaces of the time.

During the 18th century, Mirza Mohammad Hormozi was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served in the court of the Zand dynasty in Persia. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.

In more recent times, Amir Hormozi (1920-1998) was a renowned Iranian writer and literary critic, known for his contributions to modern Persian literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms.

While the surname Hormozi has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other regions and countries, carried by individuals and families who trace their ancestry back to the historic city and island of Hormoz.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hormozi

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

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

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