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

Tabrizi, 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 Tabrizi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabrizi in America

Tabrizi is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabrizi surname appeared 565 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 Tabrizi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabrizi 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 Tabrizi

The surname Tabrizi has its origins in Iran, dating back to the medieval era. It is a locational name derived from the city of Tabriz, located in the northwestern part of the country. Tabriz was an important commercial and cultural center during the Ilkhanid and Safavid dynasties, and it is likely that the name Tabrizi emerged as a way to identify individuals or families hailing from this city.

The name Tabrizi can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing in various historical texts and documents from that period. One notable mention is in the writings of the celebrated Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal al-Din Rumi, who referred to several individuals with the surname Tabrizi. Additionally, the name is found in administrative records and tax registers from the Ilkhanid and Safavid eras, indicating its widespread use among the urban population of Tabriz.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tabrizi was Shams al-Din Tabrizi, a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor to Rumi. He was born in Tabriz in the late 12th century and played a pivotal role in Rumi's spiritual awakening. Another notable figure was Kamal al-Din Tabrizi, a 14th-century Persian poet and calligrapher, who was renowned for his mastery of the nasta'liq script.

In the 15th century, the name Tabrizi was associated with Mahmud Tabrizi, a Persian poet and writer who served as a court poet during the reign of the Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh. Another significant figure was Nur al-Din Tabrizi, a 16th-century Persian physician and scholar, who was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine.

During the Safavid era, the Tabrizi family played a prominent role in the political and cultural life of Iran. One notable member was Mohammad Baqir Tabrizi, a 17th-century philosopher and theologian, who served as a court advisor to Shah Abbas I. His writings on Islamic philosophy and theology were highly influential in his time.

The name Tabrizi has also been linked to various place names and older spellings of locations in the region. For example, the city of Tabriz was historically known as Tauris or Tavriz, and these variations may have influenced the spelling of the surname in certain periods or regions.

Throughout history, the surname Tabrizi has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, physicians, and statesmen. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval city of Tabriz, the name has since spread across Iran and beyond, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabrizi

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

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

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