2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Pourmand
A Persian surname meaning someone of noble or affluent status.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Pourmand. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pourmand surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Pourmand in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pourmand, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pourmand
The surname Pourmand originated in Iran, specifically in the Persian region. It can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 9th to 11th centuries. The name is derived from the Persian words "pour" meaning full or complete, and "mand" meaning enduring or lasting, suggesting a meaning of "fully enduring" or "completely lasting."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Pourmand can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts and documents from the Samanid Dynasty, which ruled in parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia between the 9th and 10th centuries. These records often referred to individuals with the surname Pourmand as scholars, poets, or administrative officials within the Samanid court.
During the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and the Middle East from the 11th to 12th centuries, the name Pourmand appeared in several literary works and historical chronicles. One notable figure was Amir Pourmand, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the late 12th century and was known for his contributions to Persian literature and intellectual discourse.
In the 13th century, the name Pourmand was associated with a prominent family from the city of Qazvin, located in modern-day Iran. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the region during the Ilkhanate period, which was a Mongol-ruled dynasty that controlled parts of Persia and neighboring regions.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Iran from the 16th to the 18th centuries, several individuals with the surname Pourmand held influential positions within the court and administration. One such figure was Mirza Pourmand, a high-ranking official and advisor to Shah Abbas I, who was renowned for his diplomatic skills and political acumen.
Another notable individual with the surname Pourmand was Fath Ali Khan Pourmand, a military commander and governor who lived in the late 18th century during the Zand Dynasty. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Shiraz against invading forces and was celebrated for his bravery and leadership.
Throughout history, the surname Pourmand has been associated with scholars, poets, officials, and military figures in various regions of Iran and the greater Persian cultural sphere. While the name has endured for centuries, its origins and meaning remain rooted in the concepts of endurance, perseverance, and lasting legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pourmand
Among Census respondents with the surname Pourmand, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Pourmand bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pourmand surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Two or more races6.1% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pourmand
Pourmand appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+14 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,955 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 13,955 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pourmand surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #145,757 | 8.7% |
| Count | 101 | 115 | 13.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pourmand bearers went from 101 to 115 (+13.9% change). The surname moved up 13,955 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,757.
FAQ
Pourmand surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pourmand?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Pourmand. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Pourmand?
Pourmand ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Pourmand. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pourmand.
Has Pourmand become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pourmand went from 101 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 14 (+13.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Pourmand?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pourmand, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pourmand in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pourmand appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (6.1%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pourmand (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pourmand mean?
A Persian surname meaning someone of noble or affluent status. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pourmand (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Pourmand?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.