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

Rahbari, 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 Rahbari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rahbari in America

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

The Rahbari 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 Rahbari.

The history of the last name Rahbari

The surname Rahbari is of Persian origin, originating in Iran during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "rahbar," meaning "leader" or "guide." The name likely emerged as a descriptive appellation for individuals who held positions of leadership or guidance within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rahbari can be found in the 14th-century manuscript "Tarikhe Gozideh" (Selected History), where it is mentioned in reference to a respected scholar and religious figure. This suggests that the name was in use among the intellectual and religious circles of the time.

During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736, the name Rahbari gained prominence. Several members of the ruling elite bore this surname, including Mirza Rahbari, a prominent courtier and advisor to Shah Abbas I (1571-1629), one of the most influential rulers of the Safavid period.

In the 19th century, the surname Rahbari was associated with notable figures in the fields of literature and education. Mirza Mohammad Reza Rahbari (1789-1863) was a celebrated poet and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of the Qajar era.

Another notable bearer of the Rahbari surname was Hossein Rahbari (1837-1909), a pioneering educator and advocate for modern educational reforms in Iran. He established several schools and played a pivotal role in the development of the country's educational system.

The name Rahbari has also been associated with several prominent scholars and intellectuals throughout history. One such figure was Abdollah Rahbari (1905-1977), a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of the Persian language and literature.

Throughout its history, the surname Rahbari has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including religious leaders, courtiers, poets, educators, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Iran, the name has endured and continues to be associated with leadership, guidance, and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rahbari

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

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

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