Novin last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Novin

A surname of Persian origin meaning "new" or "fresh".

Novin, 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 Novin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novin in America

Novin is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novin surname appeared 154 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 Novin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novin 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 113791 104257 8.74%
Count 154 159 -3.19%
Proportion per 100k 0.05 0.06 -18.18%

The history of the last name Novin

The surname "NOVIN" is of Persian origin, with its roots dating back to the 8th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age in the region of present-day Iran. This name is believed to be derived from the Persian word "nav," meaning "new" or "modern," potentially signifying a progressive or forward-thinking individual or family.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the "Tarikh-e Beyhaghi," a historical chronicle written by Abu'l-Fazl Beyhaqi in the 11th century. The text mentions a prominent figure named Novin ibn Jahan, who served as a courtier and advisor to the Ghaznavid ruler, Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni.

In the 13th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Novin Ganjavi gained recognition for his spiritual verses and contributions to the Sufi tradition. His works were celebrated in the court of the Seljuk Empire and influenced subsequent generations of Persian literature.

During the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, a notable architect named Novin al-Din Shirazi oversaw the construction of several grand mosques and palaces in the city of Isfahan, which became the capital of Persia under Shah Abbas I. His architectural achievements are still admired to this day.

In the 19th century, a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat named Novin Mirza played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between Persia and European powers, such as Russia and Britain.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "NOVIN" was Novin Fakhri, a pioneering Iranian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to empower women in a traditionally patriarchal society.

Over the centuries, variations of the name "NOVIN" have emerged, such as "Naveen," "Navid," and "Navin," reflecting regional and linguistic influences. However, the underlying meaning and significance of the name have remained largely consistent, representing modernity, innovation, and a forward-thinking spirit.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novin

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

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 Novin was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 83.12% 128
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 3.25% 5
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 11.04% 17
Hispanic Origin (S)% (S)

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 Novin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 83.12% 90.57% -8.58%
Black (S)% 3.14% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 3.25% 3.14% 3.44%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% (S)% (S)%
Two or More Races 11.04% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic (S)% 0.00% (S)%

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

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