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

Naderi, 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 Naderi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naderi in America

Naderi is the 37341st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naderi surname appeared 597 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 Naderi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naderi 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 Naderi

The surname Naderi has its origins in Persia, now known as Iran, and can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Persian word "Nader," which means "rare" or "unique." It was initially used as a descriptive name, likely referring to an individual with rare or exceptional qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Naderi can be found in historical documents and records from the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who held positions of prominence or were considered influential within their communities.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the surname Naderi was Mirza Mohammad Nader Naderi, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1588-1629). His works were highly regarded and are still studied and celebrated in Persian literature.

In the 18th century, the name Naderi gained further prominence with the rise of Nader Shah Afshar, who ruled the Persian Empire from 1736 to 1747. Nader Shah was a military leader and conqueror known for his strategic brilliance and the expansion of the Persian Empire during his reign.

Another notable figure with the surname Naderi was Amir Kabir (1807-1852), a prominent statesman and reformer during the Qajar Dynasty. He played a crucial role in modernizing Persia and implementing significant administrative and educational reforms.

During the 19th century, the name Naderi was also associated with several influential poets and writers, such as Mirza Habib Naderi (1837-1904), whose works contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the time.

In more recent history, one of the most renowned individuals bearing the surname Naderi was Ebrahim Naderi (1926-2001), an Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter. His films, which often explored social and political themes, garnered international acclaim and won numerous awards.

While the surname Naderi has its roots in Persian culture and history, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and connections to Persian heritage remain deeply ingrained in its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naderi

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

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

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