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

Sadeghi, 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 Sadeghi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadeghi in America

Sadeghi is the 23054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadeghi surname appeared 1,109 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 Sadeghi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadeghi 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 Sadeghi

The surname "SADEGHI" originates from Iran, having its roots in the Persian language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Sadegh," which means "truthful" or "sincere," and the Persian suffix "-i," indicating belonging or association.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to historical manuscripts and documents from the Seljuk and Ilkhanid dynasties that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and neighboring regions. These ancient records often mentioned individuals with the surname Sadeghi, particularly those involved in scholarly or religious pursuits.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sheikh Sadeddin Sadeghi, a prominent Sufi mystic and philosopher who lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. His writings and teachings significantly influenced the development of Islamic mysticism and spirituality in the region.

Another significant individual was Mirza Mohammad Sadeghi, a prominent poet and calligrapher from the Safavid era, who flourished in the 16th century. His exquisite calligraphic works and poetic compositions were highly regarded and can be found in various historical archives and museums.

During the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century, Haji Mirza Abolqasem Sadeghi, a renowned scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the interpretation and application of Islamic law. His rulings and writings were widely respected and influenced legal practices of the time.

In more recent history, Hossein Sadeghi, born in 1938, was a prominent Iranian artist and painter, known for his vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of Iranian culture and heritage. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

Lastly, Gholamreza Sadeghi, born in 1956, was a highly respected Iranian playwright and screenwriter, whose works addressed social and political issues in a thought-provoking manner. His plays and films received critical acclaim and numerous awards, both nationally and internationally.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname Sadeghi throughout history, demonstrating the enduring presence and significance of this name within the Persian cultural and intellectual spheres.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadeghi

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

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

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