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

Mazaheri, 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 Mazaheri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazaheri in America

Mazaheri is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazaheri surname appeared 168 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 Mazaheri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazaheri 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 Mazaheri

The surname MAZAHERI is believed to have originated in Iran, with roots tracing back to the 17th century. The name is derived from the Persian word "mazhar," meaning "manifestation" or "embodiment," and likely referred to an individual's personal qualities or traits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAZAHERI name can be found in the historical documents of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the name was often associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals who embodied the cultural and literary traditions of the Persian civilization.

In the late 18th century, the MAZAHERI name gained prominence in the city of Isfahan, a renowned center for arts, architecture, and education. Notable figures from this era include Mirza Mohammad Reza MAZAHERI (1745-1812), a renowned calligrapher and painter, and Mirza Abdul-Rahim MAZAHERI (1758-1829), a celebrated poet and philosopher.

As the centuries progressed, the MAZAHERI name spread across various regions of Iran, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Shiraz. In the 19th century, one of the most influential figures bearing this name was Mirza Hossein Khan MAZAHERI (1829-1897), a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran during the Qajar Dynasty.

During the 20th century, several MAZAHERI individuals made significant contributions in various fields. Mahmoud MAZAHERI (1914-1998) was a renowned architect who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of Tehran. Mohammad Ali MAZAHERI (1926-2010) was a respected literary critic and scholar, known for his insightful analyses of Persian poetry and literature.

Another notable figure was Reza MAZAHERI (1938-2018), a influential filmmaker and screenwriter who explored social and political themes in his works, earning critical acclaim both domestically and internationally.

Over the centuries, the MAZAHERI name has been associated with a rich heritage of intellectualism, artistic expression, and cultural contributions, reflecting the diverse and multifaceted nature of Iranian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazaheri

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

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

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