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

Rahmati, 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 Rahmati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rahmati in America

Rahmati is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rahmati surname appeared 173 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 Rahmati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rahmati 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 Rahmati

The surname RAHMATI is of Persian origin and can be traced back to the 16th century in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "rahmat," which means "mercy" or "blessing." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered merciful or blessed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAHMATI can be found in a manuscript from the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736. The manuscript, dated 1567, mentions a certain Ali RAHMATI, who was a scholar and poet at the court of Shah Tahmasp I.

In the 17th century, a famous poet named Mirza Rafi RAHMATI lived in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran known for its rich literary tradition. Mirza Rafi RAHMATI was renowned for his ghazals, a form of lyric poetry, and his works were widely circulated during his lifetime (1620-1694).

During the Qajar Dynasty (1789-1925), the RAHMATI surname was also associated with a prominent family of merchants and landowners from the city of Isfahan. One notable member of this family was Haji Mohammad RAHMATI, who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his philanthropic efforts in building caravanserais and mosques.

In the 19th century, a scholar named Mirza Abul-Hassan RAHMATI (1803-1878) gained recognition for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Shi'a theology. He was born in Mashhad and spent much of his life teaching and writing in the city of Qom, which is an important center of religious learning in Iran.

Another prominent figure with the surname RAHMATI was Mirza Reza RAHMATI (1858-1935), who was a statesman and diplomat during the Qajar and Pahlavi periods. He served as the Prime Minister of Iran for a brief period in 1925 and played a significant role in the transition of power from the Qajar Dynasty to the Pahlavi Dynasty.

Throughout its history, the surname RAHMATI has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including poets, scholars, merchants, and statesmen. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name's connection to the concept of mercy and blessing suggests that it held a positive connotation in Persian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rahmati

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

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

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