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

Mehran, 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 Mehran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mehran in America

Mehran is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mehran surname appeared 150 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 Mehran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mehran 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 Mehran

The surname Mehran originates from Persia, now known as Iran, and dates back to the 6th century CE. It is derived from the Old Persian word "mihrān," which means "lover of the sun" or "sun-worshipper." This name was commonly used among adherents of the ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism, which revered the sun as a sacred entity.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mehran can be found in the Sassanid rock reliefs and inscriptions, particularly those found in Naqsh-e Rustam and Persepolis. These ancient carvings and writings often mentioned individuals with the name Mehran, indicating its widespread use among the nobility and ruling classes of the Sassanid Empire.

During the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century, the name Mehran continued to be used by Persians who converted to Islam. It can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from that period, including the works of renowned scholars and poets like Ferdowsi and Rumi.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Mehran ibn Muhammad al-Isfahani, a renowned mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies.

Another notable individual with the surname Mehran was Mirza Abdul Qader Bedil Mehran (1644-1720), a celebrated Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the Mughal Empire. His works, including the epic poem "Qalb-e Mehran," have been widely acclaimed for their depth and literary merit.

In the 19th century, Mehran Khan Walizai (1825-1891) was a prominent Afghan military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He is remembered for his bravery and resistance against British forces during the conflict.

During the 20th century, Mehran Modiri (1918-2005) was an Iranian artist and sculptor who gained international recognition for his distinctive style and contributions to modern Iranian art.

Throughout history, the surname Mehran has also been associated with various place names and locations in Iran, such as the city of Mehran in the province of Ilam and the Mehran River, which flows through the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mehran

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

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

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