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

Khazan, 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 Khazan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khazan in America

Khazan is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khazan surname appeared 125 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 Khazan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khazan 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 Khazan

The surname KHAZAN is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It likely dates back to the early medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "khaz??n," which means "autumn" or "fall," possibly indicating a connection to seasonal occupations or activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHAZAN can be found in a 9th-century Arabic manuscript detailing trade routes and merchant activities in the region. The document mentions a merchant named Ibrahim al-Khazan, who operated a successful business trading spices and textiles along the Silk Road.

During the 11th and 12th centuries, the name appears in various historical records and chronicles from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. One notable figure was Malik al-Khazan, a military commander who served under Sultan Alp Arslan during the Battle of Manzikert in 1071.

In the 13th century, a scholar and philosopher named Nasir al-Din al-Khazan gained recognition for his works on astronomy, mathematics, and Islamic theology. He was born in the city of Qazvin, which was a center of learning and culture during the Ilkhanate period.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name KHAZAN was associated with several prominent families in the Persian-speaking regions of the Ottoman Empire. One such family was the Khazans of Baghdad, who were influential merchants and landowners. Another was the Khazan clan of Tabriz, which produced several skilled artisans and craftsmen known for their intricate metalwork and calligraphy.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname KHAZAN was Mirza Muhammad Khazan, a poet and writer from the city of Shiraz in modern-day Iran. He was celebrated for his mastery of the ghazal form and his contributions to Persian literature during the Qajar dynasty.

While the name KHAZAN has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread and evolved in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its earliest origins and associations can be traced back to the rich history and traditions of the Persian-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khazan

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

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

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