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

Tadayon, 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 Tadayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadayon in America

Tadayon is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadayon surname appeared 127 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 Tadayon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tadayon 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 Tadayon

The surname TADAYON originates from Iran and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "tad," meaning "race" or "lineage," and "ayon," which means "way" or "path." The name suggests that the bearer's ancestors were part of a noble or distinguished family line.

Historical records indicate that the TADAYON surname first appeared in the region of Isfahan, a city in central Iran known for its rich cultural heritage. Some of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in local court documents and property deeds from the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the TADAYON surname was Mirza Reza Tadayon (1550-1620), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served at the court of Shah Abbas I. His intricate calligraphic works adorned many of the grand mosques and palaces of Isfahan, and his poetry was widely admired during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Haji Mohammad Tadayon (1670-1745), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several caravanserais (roadside inns) and public baths in Isfahan. His generosity earned him the respect and admiration of the local community, and his name was often invoked as a symbol of charity and goodwill.

In the 19th century, the TADAYON family gained prominence in the realm of politics and governance. Mirza Ali Tadayon (1810-1882) served as the governor of several provinces under the Qajar Dynasty and was renowned for his fair and efficient administration.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several members of the TADAYON family were active in the constitutional revolution that sought to establish a constitutional monarchy and limit the absolute power of the Shah. Mirza Yahya Tadayon (1875-1935) was a prominent journalist and political activist who played a crucial role in the movement.

Another notable figure was Dr. Mahmoud Tadayon (1900-1978), a pioneering physician and academic who established the first modern medical school in Iran. He made significant contributions to the field of public health and is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern medicine in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadayon

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

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

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