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

Mazloom, 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 Mazloom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazloom in America

Mazloom is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazloom surname appeared 158 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 Mazloom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazloom 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 Mazloom

The surname Mazloom has its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages in the region now known as Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "mazlum," which translates to "oppressed" or "wronged." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who experienced hardship or injustice during that era.

The earliest known reference to the Mazloom surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century, during the reign of the Ilkhanid Dynasty in Persia. One notable mention is in the writings of the Persian poet and scholar, Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292), who referred to a "Mazloom family" in his works.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records across the region, including a mention in the "Tarikh-e Gozideh," a historical chronicle written by Hamdullah Mustawfi in 1339. This work documented the lives and events of notable figures during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Mazloom surname was Khwaja Mazloom, a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the late 14th century. His works, which included poetry and treatises on Islamic philosophy, have been preserved in various libraries and collections throughout the Middle East.

During the 16th century, the Mazloom name gained prominence with the rise of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia. A prominent figure from this era was Mirza Mohammad Mazloom, a renowned calligrapher and artist who served at the court of Shah Abbas I (1571-1629). His exquisite calligraphic works can still be found adorning the walls of mosques and palaces across Iran.

In the 19th century, the Mazloom name was associated with several influential figures in the literary and political circles of Persia. One such individual was Mirza Aqa Khan Mazloom (1842-1896), a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia under Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.

Another notable figure from this period was Mohammad Hossein Mazloom (1856-1923), a renowned poet and scholar who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran. His works, which advocated for social and political reform, were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

While the Mazloom surname has its roots in Persia, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Iranian diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this ancient surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazloom

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

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

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