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

Khorsandi, 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 Khorsandi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khorsandi in America

Khorsandi is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khorsandi surname appeared 157 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 Khorsandi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khorsandi 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 Khorsandi

The surname Khorsandi originates from the Persian language and has its roots in Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "khorshid," meaning "sun," and the suffix "-andi," which denotes a person's occupation or place of origin. It is believed that the name first emerged during the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE) in ancient Persia.

The Khorsandi name was initially associated with individuals who lived in regions where the sun was particularly revered or those who were involved in sun-related professions, such as astrologers or astronomers. Historically, the name was prevalent in the central and western regions of modern-day Iran, including the cities of Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Khorsandi name can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Khorsandi, who was a skilled archer in the service of the legendary Persian king, Khosrow Parviz.

During the medieval period, the Khorsandi name appeared in various Persian manuscripts and chronicles, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of significance in various courts and administrative roles. Notable examples include Khwaja Khorsandi, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 13th century, and Mirza Khorsandi, a renowned calligrapher and artist from the 16th century.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Khorsandi surname gained recognition for their contributions to literature, poetry, and education. Among them were Mirza Mohammad Khorsandi (1785-1859), a renowned poet and scholar, and Mirza Sadegh Khorsandi (1824-1898), a prominent educator and advocate for modern education in Iran.

Another notable figure was Mirza Abol-Qasem Khorsandi (1843-1917), a respected Iranian intellectual and reformist who played a crucial role in the Constitutional Revolution of 1906-1911, which aimed to establish a constitutional monarchy in Iran.

Throughout the 20th century, individuals with the Khorsandi surname continued to make significant contributions in various fields, including literature, journalism, and politics. One such figure was Bahram Khorsandi (1928-2008), an Iranian writer, playwright, and satirist known for his sharp wit and social commentary.

It is worth noting that while the Khorsandi name has its origins in Iran, individuals bearing this surname can now be found in different parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khorsandi

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

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

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