2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Khorsandi
A Persian surname derived from the placename Khorsand, a village located in Iran.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 210 Americans carry the last name Khorsandi. That puts it at #104,276 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,632,164 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Khorsandi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
210
1 in 1,632,164
Census rank
#104,276
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
183
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 183 bearers of the surname Khorsandi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 104276th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Khorsandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khorsandi
Among Census respondents with the surname Khorsandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Khorsandi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Khorsandi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.5% · 151
- Two or more races12.6% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khorsandi
Khorsandi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#111,988
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
+38 bearers (+31.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 19,378 places
2020
#104,276
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 183
+26 bearers (+16.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 7,712 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #111,988 | 157 | 0.05 | +38 bearers (+31.9%) | Up 19,378 places |
| 2020 | #104,276 | 183 | 0.06 | +26 bearers (+16.6%) | Up 7,712 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Khorsandi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,988 | #104,276 | 6.9% |
| Count | 157 | 183 | 16.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khorsandi bearers went from 157 to 183 (+16.6% change). The surname moved up 7,712 positions in the national ranking, going from #111,988 to #104,276.
FAQ
Khorsandi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khorsandi?
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the surname Khorsandi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,632,164 residents.
How common is Khorsandi?
Khorsandi ranks #104,276 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 183 people with the surname Khorsandi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (210), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Khorsandi.
Has Khorsandi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khorsandi went from 157 recorded bearers to 183. That is an increase of 26 (+16.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #111,988 to #104,276.
What does the Census say about the background of Khorsandi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khorsandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Khorsandi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.5% (151 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khorsandi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.5%), Two or More Races (12.6%), Hispanic (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Khorsandi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Khorsandi mean?
A Persian surname derived from the placename Khorsand, a village located in Iran. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Khorsandi (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Khorsandi?
See how many people have the last name Khorsandi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.