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

Tabesh, 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 Tabesh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabesh in America

Tabesh is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabesh surname appeared 106 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 Tabesh.

The history of the last name Tabesh

The surname "TABESH" is believed to have originated in Iran, possibly during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "tab," which means heat or fever, and the suffix "-esh," indicating possession or relation. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who had a fever or was associated with heat or warmth in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century Persian manuscript, where a person named "Tabesh al-Din" is mentioned. This individual's name suggests a connection between the surname and the Islamic faith, as "al-Din" means "of the religion."

In the 16th century, a Persian poet named Mirza Mohammad Tabesh gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in 1525 in the city of Isfahan and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Safavid era.

During the 19th century, a prominent Iranian mathematician and astronomer named Mirza Abolghasem Tabesh made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He was born in 1813 and is credited with writing several treatises on geometry and astronomy.

Another notable figure with the surname Tabesh was Hossein Tabesh, a Persian painter and calligrapher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which are considered masterpieces of Persian art.

In more recent history, Mehdi Tabesh, an Iranian writer and journalist, gained recognition for his works on social and political issues. He was born in 1937 and played an important role in the Iranian literary scene during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname Tabesh is primarily found in Iran, it has also been recorded in other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, likely due to migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries. However, it remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it has a rich historical significance and is associated with notable figures in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabesh

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

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

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