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

Shahzadi, 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 Shahzadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shahzadi in America

Shahzadi is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shahzadi surname appeared 126 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 Shahzadi.

The history of the last name Shahzadi

The surname SHAHZADI is of Persian origin, derived from the word "shahzadah" meaning "prince" or "son of the king." It is believed to have first emerged in the region of Persia, which is modern-day Iran, during the medieval period when the Persian Empire was at its peak.

SHAHZADI is a title that was bestowed upon members of the royal family or those closely associated with the monarchy. It was a mark of nobility and prestige, indicating a direct lineage to the ruling class. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and court records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SHAHZADI was Prince Shahzadi Abbas, born in 1589, who was a prominent figure during the Safavid Dynasty. He was a military commander and served as the governor of several provinces within the Persian Empire. Another notable figure was Princess Shahzadi Fatima, born in 1632, who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of poets and scholars.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name gained popularity among the Persian nobility and spread to neighboring regions as the empire expanded. It was often adopted by those who claimed descent from royal lineages or held high-ranking positions within the court or military.

The name SHAHZADI can also be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. The Mughals were of Turkic-Mongol descent but heavily influenced by Persian culture, and they adopted many Persian customs and titles, including the use of the name SHAHZADI.

One notable bearer of the name during the Mughal period was Shahzadi Begum, born in 1611, who was the daughter of Emperor Jahangir and a prominent figure at the Mughal court. Another was Shahzadi Sultan Begum, born in 1650, who was the granddaughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and known for her literary talents and patronage of the arts.

While the name SHAHZADI is predominantly associated with Persian and Mughal royalty, it has also been used by families of various backgrounds throughout the centuries, particularly those with connections to the Persian cultural sphere or those who claimed noble ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shahzadi

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

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 Shahzadi 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.

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

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