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

Jamshed, 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 Jamshed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jamshed in America

Jamshed is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jamshed surname appeared 139 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 Jamshed.

The history of the last name Jamshed

The surname Jamshed has its origins in the ancient Persian language, deriving from the name of the legendary king Jamshid or Jamshed, who is celebrated in Persian mythology as a great and benevolent ruler. The name Jamshid is believed to have its roots in the Avestan language, the ancient Iranian language of the Zoroastrian scriptures, where it is thought to mean "brilliant" or "shining."

This surname is most commonly found in regions with historical Persian cultural influence, particularly in modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It is also found among the Parsi community, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians who migrated to the Indian subcontinent during the 7th to 10th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jamshed can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The Shahnameh recounts the legendary exploits of King Jamshed, who is depicted as a wise and prosperous ruler during the mythical Pishdadian dynasty.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Jamshed. One of the earliest was Jamshed Qajar, a Persian prince and scholar who lived in the 16th century and authored several works on subjects ranging from history to astronomy.

In more recent times, Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta (1838-1909) was a prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist from the Parsi community. He played a significant role in the development of the Indian textile industry and was renowned for his charitable endeavors.

Another notable figure was Jamshed Burjor Mehta (1891-1975), an Indian jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and later became the Governor of Gujarat state.

In the realm of sports, Jamshed Khurshid Irani (1901-1965) was an Indian cricketer who played for the Parsi cricket team and later became a renowned cricket administrator.

Jamshed Nusserwanji Bhabha (1909-1966) was a prominent Indian scientist and architect of India's nuclear program. He founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and played a pivotal role in the establishment of India's atomic energy commission.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Jamshed throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in Persian culture and its enduring presence across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jamshed

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

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

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