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

Parvin, 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 Parvin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parvin in America

Parvin is the 12637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parvin surname appeared 2,449 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Parvin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parvin 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 Parvin

The surname Parvin is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "parvin" meaning "pleiades" or "the constellation of the seven stars." It is believed to have originated in the region of Persia (modern-day Iran) sometime during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Parvin can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in various Persian literary works and historical records. One notable mention is in the poetry of the renowned Persian poet, Hafez, who lived from 1315 to 1390.

In the 13th century, the name Parvin is found in the writings of the Persian mathematician and astronomer, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274). He was a prominent figure in the court of the Ilkhanid ruler, Hulagu Khan, and is known for his contributions to the development of trigonometry and the establishment of the Maragheh observatory.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), the name Parvin was associated with several notable figures, including the poet Parvin Etesami (1907-1941), who is considered one of the most influential female writers in Persian literature. Her works often explored themes of women's rights and social justice.

Another prominent individual with the surname Parvin was Mohammad Parvin Gonabadi (1868-1940), a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from the city of Gonabad, Iran. He was known for his teachings on the unity of all religions and his promotion of peace and harmony.

In the realm of Persian classical music, the name Parvin is closely associated with the renowned singer and musician, Parvin Banan (1939-2020). She was celebrated for her mastery of the traditional Persian musical style known as "Avaz" and her contributions to preserving and promoting Persian cultural heritage.

While the surname Parvin is predominantly found in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities, it has also been adopted by individuals of non-Persian descent, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Persian Empire or cultural influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parvin

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

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

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