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

Norouzi, 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 Norouzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norouzi in America

Norouzi is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norouzi surname appeared 137 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 Norouzi.

The history of the last name Norouzi

The surname Norouzi has its origins in Iran, where it first emerged in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Persian words "nor" meaning "light" and "ouzi" meaning "face", suggesting an ancestral link to someone with a radiant or luminous countenance.

The earliest known bearers of the Norouzi name were concentrated in the northwestern regions of Iran, particularly the provinces of East and West Azerbaijan, as well as parts of modern-day Turkey and Iraq. Variations in spelling were common, with renderings such as Norozi, Noroozi, and Nourouzi appearing in historical records.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Norouzi name can be found in the Safavid-era chronicles of the 16th century, where a court official named Hossein Norouzi is mentioned as serving under Shah Abbas I. This lends credence to the theory that the name may have initially been associated with courtly or administrative roles.

In the 17th century, a renowned Persian poet and mystic named Molla Norouzi gained recognition for his spiritual verses and teachings. Born in the city of Tabriz in 1615, his works continue to be studied and revered within Sufi circles to this day.

During the Qajar dynasty of the 19th century, a prominent military figure named Ali Khan Norouzi rose to prominence as a commander in the Persian army. He is credited with leading successful campaigns against invading Ottoman forces and was later appointed as the governor of several provinces.

Another notable bearer of the Norouzi name was Mirza Mohammad Hassan Norouzi, a prolific writer and intellectual who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His literary contributions, spanning poetry, philosophy, and political commentary, earned him a reputation as one of the leading minds of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.

In more recent times, the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Bahman Norouzi, born in 1937, has gained international recognition for his critically acclaimed works exploring themes of identity, social injustice, and cultural heritage. His films have been screened at major festivals worldwide and have garnered numerous awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norouzi

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

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 Norouzi 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.

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

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