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

Kaviani, 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 Kaviani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaviani in America

Kaviani is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaviani surname appeared 182 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 Kaviani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaviani 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 Kaviani

The surname Kaviani has its origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is believed to have originated in the region around the city of Kashan, located in the central Iranian plateau, during the 9th century CE. The name is derived from the Persian word "Kavian," which refers to an ancient Iranian clan or tribe that was known for its bravery and military prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaviani can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem mentions a character named Kaviani, who was a valiant warrior and a member of the Kavian clan.

Throughout the medieval period, the name Kaviani appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Persian military and noble families. One notable figure was Kaviani Shahrbanu, a Persian princess who lived in the 11th century CE and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.

During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736, the Kaviani family gained prominence as a respected noble lineage. Several members of the family held important positions within the court and military ranks. One such individual was Kaviani Mirza, a renowned commander who fought in the wars against the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Kaviani was Mirza Kaviani, a Iranian poet and scholar who lived from 1828 to 1892. His works were highly acclaimed and contributed significantly to the literary tradition of his time.

Another notable individual with the surname Kaviani was Hossein Kaviani, a Iranian military officer and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1945. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic ties between Iran and Britain during a turbulent period in history.

Over the centuries, the Kaviani name has also been associated with various places and geographical locations in Iran, such as the village of Kavian in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, and the Kaviani district in the city of Mashhad.

While the surname Kaviani is not as widespread as some other Iranian surnames, it continues to be a prominent name in various parts of Iran, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and a connection to the ancient Persian culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaviani

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

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

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