2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Iranpour
A surname signifying someone who came from or lived in Iran.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Iranpour. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Iranpour surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Iranpour in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Iranpour, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Iranpour
The surname Iranpour is of Iranian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Persian Empire. It is derived from the combination of the words "Iran" and "pour," which translates to "son of Iran" or "of Iranian descent." This name was likely adopted during the reign of the Sassanid Dynasty, which ruled over the Persian Empire from 224 to 651 CE.
The earliest recorded instances of the Iranpour surname can be found in various Persian manuscripts and historical documents from the 7th to 10th centuries CE. These records often mention individuals with this surname holding prominent positions within the Persian court or serving as scholars, poets, and philosophers.
One of the most notable figures bearing the Iranpour name was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Iranpour, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of algebra, trigonometry, and celestial mechanics were significant, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
During the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 11th to the 13th centuries, the Iranpour surname gained further prominence. Several members of this family were appointed as governors and military commanders, playing crucial roles in the expansion and governance of the empire.
In the 14th century, a distinguished poet named Shams al-Din Iranpour rose to fame with his poetic compositions and literary works. His poetry collection, known as the "Divan-e-Iranpour," is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature and is still studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts today.
Another notable figure was Mirza Reza Iranpour, a prominent political figure and diplomat who lived during the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century. He served as a key advisor to Shah Abbas I and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.
Throughout the centuries, the Iranpour surname has been associated with various influential families, scholars, poets, and political figures in Persia and later in modern-day Iran. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient times, its legacy continues to be celebrated as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Persian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iranpour
Among Census respondents with the surname Iranpour, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Iranpour bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Iranpour surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.4% · 83
- Two or more races11.8% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Iranpour
Iranpour appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,127 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 2,127 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Iranpour surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #154,755 | -1.4% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Iranpour bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 2,127 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,755.
FAQ
Iranpour surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Iranpour?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Iranpour. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Iranpour?
Iranpour ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Iranpour. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Iranpour.
Has Iranpour become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Iranpour went from 107 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Iranpour?
Among Census respondents with the surname Iranpour, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Iranpour in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.4% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Iranpour appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.4%), Two or More Races (11.8%), Hispanic (5.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Iranpour (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Iranpour mean?
A surname signifying someone who came from or lived in Iran. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Iranpour (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Iranpour?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.