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

Mirzadeh, 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 Mirzadeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirzadeh in America

Mirzadeh is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirzadeh surname appeared 105 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 Mirzadeh.

The history of the last name Mirzadeh

The surname MIRZADEH has its origins in Iran, dating back to the 16th century. It is a Persian name that derives from the words "mir" meaning prince or leader, and "zadeh" meaning son or descendant. The name likely originated from a region where a person of authority or royalty resided.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname MIRZADEH can be found in the Safavid dynasty archives, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. A nobleman named Mirza Ali MIRZADEH is mentioned as a governor in the city of Isfahan during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1588-1629).

In the 17th century, a prominent poet and scholar named Mirza Mohammad MIRZADEH (1640-1712) gained recognition for his contributions to Persian literature. His works, including a collection of poems titled "Divan-e-MIRZADEH," are still studied and celebrated today.

During the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), a military commander named Mirza Hossein MIRZADEH (1790-1860) played a significant role in the wars against the Russian Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him the title of "Sardar" (general).

In the early 20th century, a renowned architect named Mirza Akbar MIRZADEH (1875-1947) left a lasting legacy in Iran. He designed several iconic buildings, including the Shams-ol-Emareh palace in Tehran, which is now a museum.

Another notable figure with the surname MIRZADEH was Mirza Reza MIRZADEH (1910-1980), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iran from 1962 to 1977.

While the surname MIRZADEH has its roots in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name can be found among individuals of Iranian descent living in various countries, carrying the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirzadeh

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

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

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