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

Rezvani, 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 Rezvani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rezvani in America

Rezvani is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rezvani surname appeared 435 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 Rezvani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rezvani 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 Rezvani

The surname REZVANI has its origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "Razavi," which means "from the city of Mashhad" or "from the region of Khorasan." The name is believed to have originated during the 12th or 13th century, when it was likely used to identify individuals who hailed from Mashhad or the surrounding Khorasan region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the REZVANI surname can be found in a 14th-century Persian manuscript, which references a nobleman named Amir Rezvani. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Persian elite during that time period.

In the 16th century, the REZVANI name appears in several historical records related to the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736. These records indicate that members of the REZVANI family held positions of influence within the Safavid court and administrative ranks.

During the 17th century, a prominent Persian scholar and poet named Mohammad Rezvani gained recognition for his contributions to Persian literature. Born in 1621 in Mashhad, he is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of the Persian literary tradition.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Hossein Khan Rezvani played a significant role in the Persian Army during the reign of Nader Shah Afshar. His exploits are documented in various historical accounts from that era.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Mirza Abol-Qassem Rezvani, a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script. His works are preserved in various museums and private collections around the world.

The REZVANI surname has also been associated with several place names in Iran, such as the town of Rezvanieh in the Khorasan province, which likely derived its name from the original REZVANI inhabitants of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rezvani

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

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

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