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

Shahbazian, 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 Shahbazian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shahbazian in America

Shahbazian is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shahbazian surname appeared 545 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 Shahbazian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shahbazian 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 Shahbazian

The surname SHAHBAZIAN is of Persian origin, stemming from the region that is now modern-day Iran. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century during the Safavid dynasty. The name is derived from the Persian phrase "Shah Baz," which translates to "King's Falcon" or "Royal Falcon."

In ancient Persia, falconry was a highly revered tradition among the nobility and royalty. The SHAHBAZIAN surname likely originated from a family or individual who held a prominent position as a falconer or bird trainer for the Shah or members of the royal court.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHAHBAZIAN name can be found in a 17th-century manuscript detailing the court records of Shah Abbas I, who ruled from 1588 to 1629. The document mentions a "Shahbaz Khan" who served as the head falconer and was responsible for training and caring for the Shah's prized hunting falcons.

During the Qajar Dynasty (1789-1925), the SHAHBAZIAN family continued to hold positions of significance within the royal court. Notably, Mirza Mohammad Reza SHAHBAZIAN (1808-1878) was a renowned calligrapher and poet who served as the court scribe under Naser al-Din Shah.

Another notable figure bearing the SHAHBAZIAN surname was Seyyed Hossein SHAHBAZIAN (1867-1942), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from the city of Tabriz. He played a crucial role in the establishment of several schools and charitable organizations in the region.

In the 20th century, Hossein SHAHBAZIAN (1901-1972) was a respected Iranian diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and France.

More recently, Fereydoun SHAHBAZIAN (1931-2008) was a celebrated Iranian actor and playwright who contributed significantly to the country's theatre scene, particularly in the post-revolutionary era.

The SHAHBAZIAN surname is deeply rooted in Persian history and culture, with a rich legacy spanning centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the prestigious position of falconry within the royal courts of ancient Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shahbazian

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

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

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