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

Mazhari, 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 Mazhari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazhari in America

Mazhari is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazhari surname appeared 108 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 Mazhari.

The history of the last name Mazhari

The surname Mazhari originates from the Persian language and is believed to have first appeared in the region of modern-day Iran during the 10th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "mazhar," which means "place of manifestation" or "appearance," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a place where a religious figure or event was manifested or appeared.

One of the earliest documented references to the Mazhari surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher Jalaluddin Rumi, who lived from 1207 to 1273. Rumi mentioned a scholar named Mazhari in his work, indicating that the surname was in use during that time period.

During the Safavid Dynasty of Iran, which ruled from 1501 to 1736, the Mazhari family gained prominence as scholars and religious figures. One notable member was Mirza Mohammad Mazhari, a 17th-century philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on Islamic mysticism and Shia jurisprudence.

In the 18th century, the Mazhari surname appeared in historical records from the Ottoman Empire, suggesting that individuals bearing this name had migrated or settled in parts of modern-day Turkey, Syria, and other regions under Ottoman rule. One example is Mazhari Efendi, a prominent Ottoman scholar and judge who lived in the late 18th century.

As the Mazhari family spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Mazhari, Mazhary, and Mazharee. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions.

In more recent history, several notable individuals have carried the Mazhari surname. One example is Mohammad Ali Mazhari, an Iranian poet and writer who lived from 1891 to 1958 and was known for his contributions to modern Persian literature. Another is Syed Fazlullah Mazhari, an Indian Islamic scholar and writer who lived from 1807 to 1885 and wrote extensively on Islamic theology and jurisprudence.

Overall, the surname Mazhari has a rich history spanning centuries and connecting various regions and cultures across the Middle East and Central Asia. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, and it has been carried by scholars, religious figures, and literary figures throughout its long and storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazhari

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

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 Mazhari 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.

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

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