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

Mozaffari, 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 Mozaffari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozaffari in America

Mozaffari is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozaffari surname appeared 146 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 Mozaffari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozaffari 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 Mozaffari

The surname Mozaffari is of Persian origin, stemming from the Middle Persian language and name Mozaffar, meaning "victorious" or "triumphant." This name originated in ancient Persia, which encompassed modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 11th century AD, during the Seljuk Empire's rule over Persia and the surrounding regions.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Mozaffari name was Mozaffar al-Din Mozaffar, a 14th-century Persian ruler who founded the Mozaffarid dynasty in the regions of Fars and Kerman. This dynasty ruled from 1314 to 1393 and played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of the time.

Another prominent individual with the Mozaffari surname was Mir Mozaffar Hussain Khan, a 17th-century nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He was appointed as the governor of various provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire's territories.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Mohammad Mozaffari, a 15th-century Persian poet and scholar. His works, which included poetry and treatises on various subjects, were highly regarded during his time and have been preserved to this day.

The Mozaffari surname can also be traced back to the city of Yazd in central Iran, where it was particularly prevalent among the local population. The city's historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries mention several individuals bearing this surname, indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and transliteration of the Mozaffari surname have occurred throughout history, such as Mozafari, Mozaffary, and Mozaffarian. These variations often reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods.

While the Mozaffari surname has its roots in ancient Persia, it has spread and been adopted by communities across the Middle East, Central Asia, and other regions due to migration, cultural exchange, and intermarriages over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozaffari

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

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

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