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

Iravani, 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 Iravani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iravani in America

Iravani is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iravani surname appeared 131 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 Iravani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iravani 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 Iravani

The surname IRAVANI is believed to have originated in Iran during the medieval period, with its roots tracing back to the Persian language. It is thought to be derived from the word "Iravani," which means "of Iravan" or "belonging to Iravan." Iravan was an ancient city located in what is now modern-day Armenia, and it played a significant role in the cultural and historical tapestry of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IRAVANI surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript that details the trade routes and merchant activities in the Silk Road region. This document mentions a prominent merchant family bearing the IRAVANI name, indicating their involvement in the flourishing trade networks of that era.

During the 16th century, the IRAVANI surname gained prominence in the city of Isfahan, which was then the capital of the Safavid Empire. Several historical records from this period mention individuals with the IRAVANI surname holding influential positions within the imperial court and serving as advisors to the Safavid rulers.

One notable figure from this era was Mirza Iravani, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the late 16th century. His works, which explored themes of spirituality and the pursuit of knowledge, were highly regarded and helped to establish the IRAVANI name as one associated with intellectual and artistic pursuits.

In the 18th century, the IRAVANI surname appeared in the records of the Qajar Dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1785 to 1925. These records indicate that members of the IRAVANI family held important administrative roles within the Qajar court, serving as governors and officials in various regions of the empire.

Another prominent individual bearing the IRAVANI surname was Hossein Khan Iravani, a military commander who lived during the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in the resistance against the Russian invasion of Persia during the Russo-Persian Wars and is remembered for his courage and strategic leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout the centuries, the IRAVANI surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient city of Iravan, the name has become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Iran, representing the country's storied history and the contributions of its people to various fields of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iravani

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

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

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