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

Mazari, 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 Mazari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazari in America

Mazari is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazari surname appeared 147 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 Mazari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazari 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 Mazari

The surname Mazari has its origins in Persia, modern-day Iran, and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "Mazar," which means "shrine" or "tomb," and was likely used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a shrine or religious site.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazari can be found in a Persian manuscript from the late 16th century, which mentions a scholar and poet named Ahmad Mazari. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Mazari appears in various historical records from the region, often associated with individuals who held prominent positions in religious or academic circles. One notable figure was Mirza Mohammad Mazari, a Persian scholar and poet who lived from 1640 to 1712.

The name Mazari has also been linked to certain place names in Iran, such as the city of Mazari Sharif, which was named after a revered Sufi saint known as Hazrat Ali Mazari. This connection further reinforces the name's association with religious sites and shrines.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Mazari have made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Mahmoud Mazari (1839-1925) was a prominent Persian statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran in the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Abul Qasim Mazari (1928-1995), an Afghan military commander and political leader who played a crucial role in the Afghan civil war.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mazari include Abdollah Mazari (1904-1983), an Iranian poet and literary critic, and Sayed Akbar Mazari (born 1945), an Afghan politician and former ambassador to Pakistan.

While the surname Mazari has its roots in Persia and the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connection to religious sites and shrines remain deeply embedded in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazari

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

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

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