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

Tavakoli, 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 Tavakoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tavakoli in America

Tavakoli is the 37180th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tavakoli surname appeared 600 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 Tavakoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tavakoli 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 Tavakoli

The surname Tavakoli originated in Iran, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a Persian surname derived from the word "tavakkol," which means "trust" or "reliance" in the Persian language. This name was likely given to individuals who exhibited strong faith or trust in their religious beliefs or cultural traditions.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tavakoli can be found in historical manuscripts and records from the Safavid Dynasty in Iran, which ruled from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the name was primarily associated with families residing in the regions of Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tehran.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Tavakoli was Mirza Mohammad Taher Tavakoli, a renowned 19th-century Persian poet and calligrapher. He was born in Tehran in 1807 and is recognized for his significant contributions to Persian literature and the art of calligraphy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Seyyed Hossein Tavakoli, a famous Iranian musician and composer who lived from 1917 to 1990. He played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting traditional Persian music, composing numerous pieces that have become integral to the Iranian musical heritage.

In the realm of literature, Gholam-Hossein Tavakoli, born in 1919, was a celebrated Iranian writer and novelist. His works, including "The Scorpion on the Step" and "The Deer's Meadow," explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class in Iran.

The name Tavakoli also appears in historical records from the Qajar Dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925. Mirza Abolhassan Khan Tavakoli, born in 1830, was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Iran to France during this period.

Lastly, Hossein Tavakoli, born in 1932, was a renowned Iranian architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the design and development of modern cities in Iran, particularly in the capital city of Tehran, where many of his architectural works can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tavakoli

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

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

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