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

Javaherian, 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 Javaherian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javaherian in America

Javaherian is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javaherian surname appeared 189 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 Javaherian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Javaherian 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 Javaherian

The surname Javaherian is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "Javāher," which means "jewels" or "gems," and is a reference to the occupation of jewelry-making or gem trading that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in.

The earliest recorded instances of the Javaherian surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and court records. One notable mention is found in the "Tārīkh-e Jahāngoshāy-e Jovaynī," a historical chronicle written by the Persian historian Ata-Malik Juvayni in 1260, where he mentions a merchant named Javaherian who traded in precious stones along the Silk Road.

In the 15th century, the name Javaherian was also associated with a prominent family of jewelers and gem traders based in the city of Isfahan, which was renowned for its thriving gemstone industry. This family's influence and reputation spread throughout the region, and their name became synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship and expertise in the field of jewelry-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Javaherian can be found in the "Safīnat al-Mulk," a 16th-century manuscript that chronicles the history of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia. It mentions a skilled artisan named Mirza Ali Javaherian, who was born in 1520 and was renowned for his exquisite gem-cutting and jewelry designs commissioned by the royal court.

During the 17th century, the name Javaherian gained further prominence with the emergence of Haji Mohammad Javaherian, a wealthy merchant and gem trader who established a successful business empire in the city of Shiraz. His descendants continued the family's legacy, and the Javaherian name became associated with affluence and prestige in the region.

In the 19th century, Agha Mirza Javaherian, born in 1825, was a renowned calligrapher and poet who served as a court scribe during the Qajar Dynasty. His masterful works of calligraphy and poetry earned him widespread acclaim and further elevated the cultural significance of the Javaherian name.

Throughout its history, the surname Javaherian has been carried by numerous notable figures, including merchants, artisans, poets, and scholars, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javaherian

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

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

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