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

Namdar, 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 Namdar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Namdar in America

Namdar is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Namdar surname appeared 329 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 Namdar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Namdar 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 Namdar

The surname Namdar is of Persian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Persian language and culture. The name is derived from the Persian word "namdar," which means "illustrious" or "renowned." It is believed to have emerged in the region now known as Iran during the medieval period, around the 9th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the Namdar name can be found in historical records from the Samanid Empire, which ruled parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia between the 9th and 10th centuries. The name appears in several manuscripts and documents from that era, often associated with scholars, poets, and influential figures of the time.

In the 12th century, the name Namdar gained prominence with the birth of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Namdar (1006-1088), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Herat, Afghanistan. He was widely revered for his spiritual teachings and writings, which had a significant impact on the development of Sufism in the region.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736) in Persia, the Namdar name became associated with several influential families and individuals. One notable figure was Mirza Mohammad Namdar Shirazi (1564-1640), a celebrated poet and calligrapher who served as a court official under Shah Abbas I.

In the 18th century, the Namdar surname appeared in historical records from the Afsharid and Zand dynasties in Persia. Notable individuals from this period include Mirza Aqil Namdar (1723-1788), a prominent poet and literary figure, and Mirza Hossein Namdar (1761-1829), a renowned scholar and philosopher.

Another influential figure bearing the Namdar surname was Mirza Yahya Namdar (1830-1892), a prominent religious leader and scholar from Iran. He played a significant role in the Baha'i Faith and was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic theology and jurisprudence.

Throughout history, the Namdar surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including poets, scholars, mystics, calligraphers, and religious leaders. While the name originated in Persia (modern-day Iran), it has since spread to other regions and communities, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and influence of the Persian civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Namdar

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

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

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