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

Saeedi, 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 Saeedi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saeedi in America

Saeedi is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saeedi surname appeared 161 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 Saeedi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saeedi 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 Saeedi

The surname SAEEDI is believed to have originated in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "saeed", which means "fortunate" or "blessed". This name was likely given to individuals who were considered blessed or fortunate, or perhaps to commemorate a joyous occasion or event.

The earliest known records of the SAEEDI surname can be traced back to the 10th century CE, during the reign of the Samanid Empire in Khorasan (a historical region spanning parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia). Several prominent figures from this era bore the name, including the renowned poet and scholar Abu'l-Qasim Ferdowsi (940-1020 CE), who is often referred to as the "father of Persian literature".

Throughout the centuries, the SAEEDI surname has been associated with various regions of Persia, including Isfahan, Shiraz, and Mashhad. The name has also appeared in different spellings, such as "Saeedi", "Sayedi", and "Seyedi", reflecting the diverse dialects and regional variations within the Persian language.

One notable historical figure bearing the SAEEDI surname was Mirza Mohammad Khan Saeedi (1836-1925), a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia during the late 19th century. Another prominent individual was Seyyed Hossein Nasr Saeedi Isfahani (1891-1958), a renowned Iranian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy.

In the literary realm, the SAEEDI name has been carried by several acclaimed writers and poets, such as Simin Saeedi (1938-2022), an Iranian poet and translator known for her powerful and evocative works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Beyond Persia, the SAEEDI surname has also found its way into other regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, where it has been adopted by diverse communities and cultures. For instance, in Afghanistan, the SAEEDI name is associated with the Hazara ethnic group, while in Pakistan, it is commonly found among the Shiite Muslim community.

Over the centuries, the SAEEDI surname has been a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the Persian civilization, carrying with it the essence of fortune, blessings, and literary excellence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saeedi

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

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

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