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

Mohajer, 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 Mohajer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohajer in America

Mohajer is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohajer surname appeared 170 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 Mohajer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohajer 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 Mohajer

The surname Mohajer originates from Iran, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Persian word "Mohajer," which means "immigrant" or "migrant." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals or families who had migrated from one region to another within the Persian territories.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mohajer can be found in historical manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1501 to 1736. These manuscripts mention individuals with the surname Mohajer who held various positions within the Safavid court or were engaged in trade and commerce.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent Persian poet named Mohammad Mohajer, who was born in the city of Shiraz around 1520. His poetic works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Persian culture.

During the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), the Mohajer family played a significant role in the political and administrative affairs of Persia. One notable figure was Mirza Abolqasem Mohajer, who served as the Prime Minister of Persia from 1879 to 1880.

Another historical reference to the surname Mohajer can be found in the chronicles of the Afsharid dynasty (1736-1796), which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. These chronicles mention a military commander named Hossein Khan Mohajer, who led troops in various campaigns against rival factions.

In the 19th century, a prominent Iranian scholar and author, Mirza Mohammad Ali Mohajer, made significant contributions to the field of Persian literature and history. He was born in 1835 and wrote several books on various subjects, including poetry, linguistics, and historical accounts of his time.

It is worth noting that the name Mohajer has also been associated with various place names in Iran, such as the village of Mohajerabad in the province of Kermanshah, which was likely named after a group of migrants or immigrants who settled in the area.

While the surname Mohajer has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Today, individuals with the surname Mohajer can be found in various countries, carrying on the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohajer

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

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

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