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

Momeni, 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 Momeni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Momeni in America

Momeni is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Momeni surname appeared 261 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 Momeni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Momeni 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 Momeni

The surname MOMENI has its origins in Iran, where it first emerged during the 16th century. It is a Persian name derived from the word "Momeni," which means "a maker of candles" or "a chandler." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals or families involved in the production or trade of candles.

Records from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736, show the earliest appearances of the name MOMENI. It is believed to have been particularly prevalent in the cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, which were major cultural and economic centers during that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MOMENI was Mirza Mohammad Momeni, a prominent calligrapher and painter who lived in Isfahan during the late 16th century. His works adorned many mosques and palaces in the region and are considered important examples of Persian art from that era.

Another notable figure with the MOMENI surname was Haji Mirza Mohammad Momeni, a 19th-century merchant and philanthropist from Shiraz. He was known for his generous contributions to the construction of schools, hospitals, and other public institutions in the city.

In the early 20th century, Hossein Momeni was a celebrated poet and literary figure who played a significant role in the revival of Persian literature. His poetry collection, "Divan-e Momeni," published in 1921, is considered a classic work of modern Iranian literature.

The name MOMENI also appears in historical records from the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925. One such figure was Mirza Ali Khan Momeni, a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces during the late 19th century.

Another individual of note was Naser Momeni, a famous architect and urban planner who was influential in the modernization of Iranian cities during the early 20th century. He designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Tehran and other major cities.

While the surname MOMENI has its roots in Iran, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the candlemaking trade remain firmly rooted in Persian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Momeni

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

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

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