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

Javadi, 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 Javadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javadi in America

Javadi is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javadi surname appeared 343 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 Javadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Javadi 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 Javadi

The surname Javadi originated in the Middle East, specifically in present-day Iran. Its roots can be traced back to the Persian word "Javad," which means "generous" or "noble." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 7th and 13th centuries.

The earliest known records of the surname Javadi can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts and documents from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Iran from the 16th to the 18th century. These manuscripts often recorded the names of prominent individuals, including scholars, poets, and government officials.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Javadi was Abu Ali Javadi, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the 10th century. His works, which focused on Sufism and Islamic mysticism, were widely celebrated and influenced many subsequent writers and thinkers.

Another notable figure was Mirza Mohammad Javadi, a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Iran from 1906 to 1907. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and strengthening Iran's diplomatic relations with other nations during a period of significant political turmoil.

In the realm of literature, Sadegh Javadi (1918-1990) was a celebrated Iranian writer and journalist. His novels and short stories often explored themes of social injustice, poverty, and the struggles of the working class in Iran. His works were widely read and acclaimed, earning him numerous literary awards and recognition.

The name Javadi has also been associated with several notable scholars and academics. One such figure was Morteza Javadi (1926-2012), an Iranian philosopher and professor who made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic studies and ethics. He taught at various universities in Iran and authored numerous books and articles on Islamic philosophy and ethics.

Another prominent scholar was Fatemeh Javadi (1945-2020), an Iranian physicist and academic who specialized in nuclear physics. She was a pioneering figure in her field and played a pivotal role in advancing scientific research and education in Iran. She received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of physics.

While the surname Javadi has its roots in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javadi

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

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

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