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

Khademi, 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 Khademi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khademi in America

Khademi is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khademi surname appeared 174 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 Khademi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khademi 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 Khademi

The surname Khademi originates from Persia, present-day Iran, and dates back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "khadim," meaning "servant" or "attendant," and was often used to refer to those who served in royal or noble households.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khademi can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. Rumi's works mention a "Khademi" who was a devoted student and companion of the poet.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), the Khademi family held influential positions in the court and government. Mirza Mohammad Khademi, born in 1567, was a prominent minister and advisor to Shah Abbas I, one of the most renowned rulers of the Safavid Empire.

In the 19th century, the Khademi name gained further prominence with the birth of Mirza Aqa Khan Khademi Nouri (1835-1892), a renowned Persian philosopher, writer, and statesman. His works on ethics, politics, and governance were highly influential in shaping the intellectual landscape of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Khademi surname was Morteza Khademi (1882-1952), a leading Iranian poet and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of modern Persian literature.

During the 20th century, the Khademi name continued to be associated with academic and intellectual pursuits. Dr. Nader Khademi (1926-2003), an Iranian-American sociologist and author, made significant contributions to the field of Middle Eastern studies and served as a professor at various prestigious universities.

Throughout its long history, the surname Khademi has been associated with a diverse range of professions, from courtiers and civil servants to poets, philosophers, and scholars. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia, where it originated as a designation for those who served the nobility and elite.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khademi

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

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

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