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

Vaziri, 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 Vaziri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaziri in America

Vaziri is the 42790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaziri surname appeared 506 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 Vaziri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaziri 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 Vaziri

The surname VAZIRI is of Persian origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian word "vazir," meaning "minister" or "adviser," a title bestowed upon high-ranking officials and advisers to the ruling monarchs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VAZIRI can be found in the historical writings of the renowned Persian scholar and philosopher, Avicenna (980-1037 CE). He mentioned a prominent statesman and adviser named Vaziri who served under the Samanid Dynasty in the 10th century.

During the Seljuk Empire era (1037-1194 CE), the VAZIRI name gained further prominence as several individuals bearing this surname held influential positions within the royal court. One noteworthy figure was Nizam al-Mulk Vaziri (1018-1092 CE), a celebrated Persian scholar and vizier who served as the chief minister under the Seljuk rulers Alp Arslan and Malik Shah.

The name VAZIRI also appears in various Persian literary works and historical manuscripts from the Ilkhanate period (1256-1335 CE), suggesting its continued prevalence among the elite circles of Persian society during that time.

In the 15th century, the renowned Persian poet and mystic, Jami (1414-1492 CE), mentioned a contemporary scholar and calligrapher named Mir Ali Vaziri in his writings. Mir Ali Vaziri was renowned for his exceptional calligraphic skills and his contributions to the arts.

Another notable individual with the surname VAZIRI was Mirza Mohammad Khan Vaziri (1785-1848 CE), a prominent Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Persia to the court of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. His memoirs provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of 19th century Persia.

Throughout the centuries, the VAZIRI surname has maintained its association with scholarly pursuits, government service, and intellectual excellence, reflecting the historical significance of its origins as a title bestowed upon esteemed advisers and ministers in ancient Persia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaziri

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

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

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