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

Khorrami, 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 Khorrami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khorrami in America

Khorrami is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khorrami surname appeared 207 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 Khorrami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khorrami 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 Khorrami

The surname KHORRAMI originated in Iran, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Persian word "khorram," meaning joyful or delightful. It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon an individual with a particularly cheerful or pleasant demeanor.

During the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736), the name KHORRAMI appears in several historical records and manuscripts, indicating its presence among the Persian population of the time. One notable individual bearing this surname was Mirza Mohammad Khorrami, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the KHORRAMI name can be found in various administrative documents and tax records from the region of Isfahan, suggesting that families with this surname resided in this area of central Iran. A prominent figure from this period was Haji Khorrami, a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several caravanserais (roadside inns) along major trade routes.

As the centuries progressed, the KHORRAMI surname spread to other parts of Iran, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. In the 19th century, Mirza Abbasqoli Khan Khorrami was a celebrated military leader who played a significant role in the Qajar dynasty's campaigns against foreign invaders.

Moving into the 20th century, the name KHORRAMI continued to be associated with accomplished individuals. One such figure was Abdollah Khorrami, a renowned painter and calligrapher who was born in 1912 and made significant contributions to the Iranian art scene during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the KHORRAMI surname was Mahmoud Khorrami, a prominent poet and writer who was born in 1927 and whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary. His literary contributions earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

Throughout its history, the surname KHORRAMI has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Iran, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and the significance of surnames in Persian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khorrami

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

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

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