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

Rostami, 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 Rostami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rostami in America

Rostami is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rostami surname appeared 425 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 Rostami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rostami 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 Rostami

The surname Rostami originated in Persia, now modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "rostan," meaning "village" or "rural area." The name likely referred to someone who hailed from a particular village or rural region.

Rostami is a common surname found across various regions of Iran, including the provinces of Mazandaran, Gilan, and Golestan. Historical records indicate that the name appeared in Persian manuscripts and documents dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Rostami was Abul-Fazl Rostami, a renowned Persian poet who lived during the 12th century. His collection of poems, known as the "Divân-e Rostami," is considered a significant literary work of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Khwaja Rostami emerged as a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar. He was known for his contributions to the spiritual and intellectual discourse of the era.

During the 16th century, a Persian artist named Rostami Banna gained recognition for his intricate miniature paintings, which depicted scenes from Persian literature and court life.

Another individual of historical significance was Mirza Rostami Khan, a military commander and nobleman who served under the Safavid dynasty in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in various military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic acumen.

In more recent times, Rostami Ravari (1914-1983) was a prominent Iranian painter and sculptor known for his modern interpretations of traditional Persian art forms.

While the surname Rostami has its roots in Iran, it has also spread to other regions and communities around the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical associations can be traced back to medieval Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rostami

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

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

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