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

Naraghi, 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 Naraghi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naraghi in America

Naraghi is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naraghi surname appeared 200 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 Naraghi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naraghi 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 Naraghi

The surname Naraghi has its origins in Iran, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "Naragh," which means "pomegranate." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who cultivated or traded in pomegranates, or perhaps had some association with the fruit.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Naraghi can be found in the "Tadhkirat al-Muluk," a historical manuscript written in the late 16th century by Qazi Ahmad Qumi. This work mentions a prominent figure named Mirza Mohammad Naraghi, who served as a court official during the Safavid Dynasty.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various administrative records and legal documents from the region of Isfahan, which was a major cultural and economic center at the time. This suggests that the Naraghi family may have been based in or around that area.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Mohammad Naraghi (1717-1795) gained recognition as a scholar and poet. He authored several works on literature, philosophy, and Islamic mysticism, and was renowned for his contributions to the intellectual life of the Qajar period.

Another prominent individual with the surname Naraghi was Hossein Naraghi (1859-1924), a prominent cleric and religious leader who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran. He was a staunch advocate for constitutional reforms and is remembered as a champion of democratic ideals.

In the 20th century, Mehdi Naraghi (1902-1983) made his mark as a renowned Iranian architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings and landmarks in Tehran, including the Sepah Square complex and the prestigious Narmak neighborhood.

It is worth noting that the surname Naraghi has also been associated with various places in Iran, such as the town of Naragh in the province of Isfahan, and the village of Naraghi in the province of Qazvin. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or helped to establish its geographic connections.

While the surname Naraghi is not among the most common in Iran, it has a rich history and has been borne by several influential figures over the centuries. Its connection to the pomegranate fruit and its potential ties to historical trade or cultivation add an intriguing layer to its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naraghi

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

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

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