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

Sepehri, 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 Sepehri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sepehri in America

Sepehri is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sepehri surname appeared 164 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 Sepehri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sepehri 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 Sepehri

The surname Sepehri is of Persian origin, with its roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). The name is derived from the Persian word "sepehr," which means "sky" or "heaven." This suggests that the name may have been associated with celestial or astronomical themes in its early origins.

Historically, the Sepehri surname can be traced back to the 11th century, during the reign of the Seljuk Empire in Persia. It is believed to have been adopted by families or individuals who had some connection to the study of the heavens or astrology. However, the name could also have been given to those who lived in or came from regions associated with the sky or heavens, such as mountainous areas or regions known for their clear night skies.

In the 13th century, there are records of a renowned Persian poet and mystic named Sohrab Sepehri, who was born in Isfahan in 1928 and died in 1980. His works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Persian literature.

Another notable figure with the Sepehri surname was Abdollah Sepehri, a 16th-century Persian architect and mathematician. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several mosques and other architectural marvels in the city of Isfahan, which was a center of art and culture during the Safavid Dynasty.

In the 18th century, there are references to a village called Sepehri in the province of Khorasan, located in northeastern Iran. It is possible that the surname originated from or was associated with this village, although the exact origins remain uncertain.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Mohammad Sepehri emerged as a influential scholar and educator in the city of Shiraz. He was known for his work in promoting education and literacy in the region, and his legacy has been celebrated by subsequent generations of Sepehris.

Throughout its history, the Sepehri surname has been carried by individuals from various professions and walks of life, including poets, artists, scholars, and scientists, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Persia and modern-day Iran.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sepehri

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

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

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