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

Rahbar, 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 Rahbar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rahbar in America

Rahbar is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rahbar surname appeared 296 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 Rahbar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rahbar 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 Rahbar

The surname RAHBAR originates from Persia (modern-day Iran) and dates back to the early Islamic period around the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "rahbar," which means "guide" or "leader," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or served as guides or leaders in their communities.

RAHBAR was prevalent in the regions of Fars, Isfahan, and Khorasan, which were major cultural and political centers during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is believed to have gained prominence during the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 AD), when Persian culture and language flourished. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in Firdausi's epic poem, the Shahnameh, completed around 1010 AD.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name RAHBAR was Abu'l-Qasim Ismail Rahbar, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several works, including a treatise on spherical trigonometry.

Another notable figure with the surname RAHBAR was Mirza Mohammad Reza Rahbar, a 19th-century Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Persia during the Qajar dynasty. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with European powers.

In the realm of literature, Sadegh Rahbar (1939-1995) was a prominent Iranian poet and writer known for his modernist style and contributions to contemporary Persian poetry. His works often explored themes of existentialism, social critique, and the human condition.

The surname RAHBAR can also be found in historical records from Central Asia, particularly in regions like Samarkand and Bukhara, which had strong cultural and trade connections with Persia. One notable figure from this region was Mahmoud Rahbar Bukhari, a 16th-century scholar and jurist who authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence.

Throughout its history, the surname RAHBAR has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, political figures, and religious leaders. While its origins can be traced back to Persia, the name has spread to other regions and countries, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the Persian civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rahbar

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

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

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