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

Torbati, 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 Torbati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torbati in America

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

The Torbati 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 Torbati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torbati 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 Torbati

The surname Torbati has its origins in Iran, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian word "Torbat," which refers to a town or village located in the northeastern region of the country, now known as Torbat-e Heydarieh.

This surname is believed to have first appeared in historical records during the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of Iran and surrounding territories from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The earliest known reference to the name Torbati can be found in a manuscript detailing the travels of a Persian merchant from that era, who hailed from the town of Torbat.

In the 14th century, a prominent Persian scholar and poet, Abdollah Torbati, rose to prominence. Born in Torbat-e Heydarieh in 1322, he is renowned for his contributions to the literary tradition of the region. His works, which include a collection of poetic verses and philosophical treatises, have been preserved and studied by subsequent generations of scholars.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Torbati was Mir Seyyed Ali Torbati, a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism were highly influential and continue to be studied by Sufis to this day.

In the 19th century, a Persian military commander named Mohammad Khan Torbati played a significant role in the wars between Iran and Russia. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic leadership during the Russo-Persian Wars of 1804-1813 and 1826-1828.

Farther back in history, a reference to the name Torbati can be found in the accounts of the Mongol invasion of Persia in the 13th century. A local leader from the town of Torbat is mentioned as having organized resistance against the Mongol forces, though his specific name has been lost to time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Torbati has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, mystics, military leaders, and merchants. While its origins can be traced back to a specific town in northeastern Iran, the name has since spread across the country and beyond, reflecting the diverse histories and journeys of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torbati

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

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

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