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

Javaheri, 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 Javaheri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javaheri in America

Javaheri is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javaheri surname appeared 356 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 Javaheri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Javaheri 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 Javaheri

The surname Javaheri originates from Iran and has its roots in the Persian language. It is believed to have emerged around the 10th century CE, during the period of the Samanid Empire in Greater Khorasan. The name is derived from the Persian words "javāher," meaning "jewels" or "gems," and the suffix "-i," which denotes a connection or association with the word.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Javaheri name can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 CE. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), Ferdowsi references a character named Javaheri, suggesting the name's existence during that time.

During the Seljuk Empire, which ruled parts of Iran and Central Asia from the 11th to the 13th century, the Javaheri name was associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen who worked with precious metals and stones. This connection to the jewelry trade may have contributed to the name's meaning and popularity.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Khwaja Javaheri was a prominent scholar and poet in the court of the Ilkhanid ruler, Hulagu Khan. Khwaja Javaheri's works were celebrated for their intricate use of language and metaphors, reflecting the name's association with beauty and refinement.

Another historical figure bearing the Javaheri name was Mirza Ali Akbar Javaheri, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 16th century during the Safavid dynasty. His exquisite calligraphy and intricate illustrations adorned many manuscripts and artworks of the time, further solidifying the name's connection to the arts and craftsmanship.

In the 19th century, Mirza Mohammad Javaheri was a prominent Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. His diplomatic skills and negotiation abilities earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.

Throughout history, the Javaheri name has been associated with various place names and regions within Iran, such as Javaheri Village in the province of Semnan and Javaheri District in the city of Mashhad. These place names likely derived from individuals or families bearing the Javaheri surname, further cementing the name's deep-rooted history in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javaheri

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

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

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