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

Mohammadi, 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 Mohammadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohammadi in America

Mohammadi is the 23397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohammadi surname appeared 1,087 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 Mohammadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohammadi 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 Mohammadi

The surname Mohammadi is of Arabic origin and traces its roots back to the Middle East, particularly Iran and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "Muhammad," which means "praiseworthy" or "the praised one." This name was initially associated with followers and descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, who was revered as the messenger of God in Islam.

The earliest known records of the Mohammadi surname can be found in ancient Islamic manuscripts and historical texts dating back to the 7th century CE. These documents often mentioned individuals with the patronymic "ibn Muhammad" or "al-Mohammadi," indicating their lineage or connection to the Prophet Muhammad.

One notable historical figure bearing the Mohammadi surname was Abu Bakr al-Mohammadi (b. 810 CE - d. 888 CE), a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His influential works, such as "Al-Muqaddimah" (The Introduction), explored various aspects of Islamic philosophy and theology.

Another prominent figure was Zayn al-Din al-Mohammadi (b. 1285 CE - d. 1349 CE), a Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his lyrical compositions and spiritual teachings. His poetry, which often celebrated divine love and the beauty of nature, has been widely studied and appreciated throughout the centuries.

In the realm of science, Abu Rayhan al-Mohammadi (b. 973 CE - d. 1048 CE), also known as Al-Biruni, was a celebrated Persian scholar and polymath. He made groundbreaking contributions to fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and geology, and his works were widely referenced by scholars across the Islamic world and beyond.

The Mohammadi surname also has a rich history in the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by various Muslim communities. One notable figure from this region was Mir Mohammadi (b. 1640 CE - d. 1709 CE), a renowned Sufi poet and spiritual leader who played a significant role in the spread of Islamic mysticism in South Asia.

Another prominent individual was Maulana Mohammadi (b. 1836 CE - d. 1920 CE), an Indian Muslim scholar and reformist who advocated for educational and social reforms within the Muslim community. His efforts contributed to the establishment of various educational institutions and the promotion of modern scientific knowledge.

While the Mohammadi surname has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic world, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to diverse fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohammadi

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

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

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