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

Mostafavi, 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 Mostafavi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mostafavi in America

Mostafavi is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mostafavi surname appeared 224 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 Mostafavi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mostafavi 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 Mostafavi

The surname Mostafavi originates from Iran, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Arabic name 'Mustafa', which means 'the chosen one' or 'the elect'. The suffix '-avi' is a patronymic form, indicating that the name refers to the descendant or family of someone named Mustafa.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mostafavi surname can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Iran from the 16th to the 18th century. During this time, the name was closely associated with the ruling elite and influential families in the region.

One notable figure with the Mostafavi surname was Sheikh Bahauddin Mohammad Ameli Mostafavi, a prominent Shia scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Shia Islamic thought.

Another historical figure bearing the Mostafavi surname was Mohammad Mehdi Mostafavi, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 18th century. His poetic works and calligraphic masterpieces were highly celebrated during his lifetime and remain significant in the cultural heritage of Iran.

In the 19th century, Mirza Mostafavi Sabzevari was a prominent Iranian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy. His works on ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of philosophers in Iran.

Mirza Abolqasem Mostafavi was a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Iran in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign powers during a turbulent period in Iranian history.

Mostafa Mostafavi was a renowned Iranian architect and urban planner who lived in the 20th century. He was instrumental in the design and development of several iconic buildings and urban projects in Tehran and other cities across Iran, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of architecture and urban planning.

The Mostafavi surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including scholars, poets, statesmen, and architects, all of whom have contributed significantly to the cultural, intellectual, and political landscape of Iran over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mostafavi

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

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

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