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

Tafreshi, 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 Tafreshi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tafreshi in America

Tafreshi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tafreshi surname appeared 142 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 Tafreshi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tafreshi 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 Tafreshi

The surname TAFRESHI is believed to have originated in Persia, now known as Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "tafresh," which means "to spread out" or "to unfold." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as carpet makers, weavers, or in other textile-related professions.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the TAFRESHI name can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Hafez, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetry, Hafez makes reference to a skilled carpet weaver named TAFRESHI, suggesting that the name was already established in that region during that time.

The TAFRESHI name is also found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the city of Tafresh, located in the central region of Iran, became a major center for carpet weaving and textile production, further solidifying the association between the TAFRESHI name and this craft.

One notable figure bearing the TAFRESHI surname was Mirza Mohammad Khan Tafreshi (1766-1835), a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces under the Qajar dynasty. His achievements and influence during this period highlight the significance of the TAFRESHI name in Iranian history.

Another prominent individual with the TAFRESHI surname was Hossein Tafreshi (1879-1959), a renowned Iranian painter and calligrapher. His works, which combine traditional Persian art with modern influences, are celebrated for their beauty and technical mastery, reflecting the artistic and cultural heritage associated with the TAFRESHI name.

In more recent times, the TAFRESHI name has been carried by individuals such as Mostafa Tafreshi (1928-2021), an Iranian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis, and Mohammad Reza Tafreshi (born 1964), a contemporary Iranian film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed works exploring social and political themes.

While the TAFRESHI name has its roots in Persia and is deeply intertwined with the region's rich cultural traditions, particularly in the textile and artistic realms, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, ensuring its enduring legacy across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tafreshi

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

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

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