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

Shirazi, 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 Shirazi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shirazi in America

Shirazi is the 23768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shirazi surname appeared 1,064 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 Shirazi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shirazi 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 Shirazi

The surname "SHIRAZI" is of Persian origin, derived from the city of Shiraz, located in the southwestern region of modern-day Iran. This surname can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries CE, when Shiraz was a thriving cultural and commercial center within the Persian Empire.

The name "SHIRAZI" is believed to have originated from the Persian word "Shīrāz," which means "city of roses" or "abounding with roses." This poetic association reflects the significance of the city as a renowned center for poetry, literature, and gardens during the golden age of Persian civilization.

Historical records from the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736 CE) and the Qajar Dynasty (1785-1925 CE) contain numerous references to individuals bearing the surname "SHIRAZI." One notable example is Hakim Abu'l-Qasim Firdausi Shirazi, a revered Persian poet who lived from 940 to 1020 CE and is best known for his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh.

Another prominent figure was Saadi Shirazi, a highly influential Persian poet, and scholar who lived between 1210 and 1291 CE. His works, including the Gulistan and Bustan, are celebrated for their profound wisdom and literary excellence.

During the 13th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi, made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics. He was born in Shiraz in 1236 CE and passed away in 1311 CE.

In the realm of architecture, Mir Ahmad Naqi Shirazi was a notable Persian architect who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He designed several magnificent mosques, palaces, and gardens in Shiraz and Isfahan, showcasing the grandeur of Persian architectural styles.

Another notable figure was Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, a prominent Shia scholar and theologian who was born in Isfahān in 1627 CE to a family from Shiraz. His extensive writings and compilations of hadith, such as the Bihar al-Anwar, had a profound impact on Shia Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

While the surname "SHIRAZI" has its roots in the city of Shiraz, it has since spread across various regions and communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions of ancient Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shirazi

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

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

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