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

Rahimzadeh, 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 Rahimzadeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rahimzadeh in America

Rahimzadeh is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rahimzadeh surname appeared 220 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 Rahimzadeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rahimzadeh 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 Rahimzadeh

The surname Rahimzadeh is of Persian origin and dates back to the late medieval period in Iran. It is a compound name consisting of two words, "rahim" meaning merciful or compassionate, and "zadeh" meaning born or descended from. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname given to someone known for their compassionate nature or as a patronymic name indicating descent from someone named Rahim.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Rahimzadeh can be found in historical documents and records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Iran, particularly in the provinces of Isfahan, Khorasan, and Fars. Variations in spelling such as Rahimzadah, Rahimzada, and Rahimzadé were also common during this period.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Rahimzadeh was Mirza Mohammad Rahimzadeh Isfahani, a prominent Persian calligrapher and poet who lived in the early 17th century (1572-1636). His works and calligraphic styles were highly acclaimed and influential during the Safavid era.

Another significant individual was Mirza Rafi' Rahimzadeh Qazwini, a renowned 18th-century Persian scholar, philosopher, and poet (1716-1793). He was known for his contributions to various fields, including literature, theology, and mysticism.

In the 19th century, Mirza Abdul Rahim Rahimzadeh Tafreshi (1820-1888) was a prominent Iranian cleric and scholar who played a significant role in the religious and intellectual circles of his time.

The surname Rahimzadeh was also found in historical records from regions outside of Iran, indicating the migration and spread of families bearing this name. For instance, in the 19th century, Mirza Abdul Rahimzadeh was a notable Islamic scholar and religious leader in the Caucasus region of present-day Azerbaijan.

Another noteworthy individual was Mohammad Rahimzadeh, a 20th-century Iranian painter and artist (1910-1984) known for his contributions to the modern art movement in Iran.

While the surname Rahimzadeh has historical roots and significance, it is important to note that this information is based on available historical records and may not be exhaustive. Further research and exploration of archival materials may reveal additional details and insights into the rich history and origins of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rahimzadeh

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

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

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