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

Marashi, 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 Marashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marashi in America

Marashi is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marashi surname appeared 233 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 Marashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marashi 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 Marashi

The surname Marashi is believed to have originated in Iran, specifically in the region of Mazandaran, during the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "marash," which translates to "border" or "frontier." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or guarded the borders of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marashi name can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. These records mention a prominent family of landowners and military leaders bearing the Marashi surname, who held significant influence in the northern provinces of the empire.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Mirza Mohammad Marashi gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and poet. His works were celebrated for their intricate penmanship and poetic depth, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. Mirza Mohammad Marashi lived from approximately 1620 to 1690.

During the 18th century, the Marashi family continued to play an important role in the political and cultural landscape of Mazandaran. One notable member, Hossein Marashi, served as a respected military commander under the Zand Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1751 to 1794. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely acknowledged, and he is believed to have lived between 1730 and 1795.

In the realm of literature, the name Marashi gained further prominence with the birth of Abolghasem Marashi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1799 to 1879. His poems and literary works celebrated the beauty of the Persian language and explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another significant figure bearing the Marashi surname was Mirza Hossein Khan Marashi, who served as the Prime Minister of Iran during the late 19th century, from 1860 to 1865. He played a pivotal role in implementing various reforms and modernizing the country's administrative systems during his tenure.

Throughout history, the Marashi name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, military leaders, and statesmen. While the name originated in Mazandaran, it has since spread to other parts of Iran and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the region and its enduring influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marashi

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

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

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