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

Yaghoubi, 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 Yaghoubi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yaghoubi in America

Yaghoubi is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yaghoubi surname appeared 223 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 Yaghoubi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yaghoubi 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 Yaghoubi

The surname Yaghubi originates from the Middle East, specifically from the region encompassing modern-day Iran and parts of Afghanistan. The name is rooted in Persian and Dari linguistic traditions, with "Yaghoub" being a common given name in these cultures. The suffix "i" in Persian often connotes familial or geographical linkage, indicating "son of" or "belonging to the family of Yaghoub." The presence of Yaghoub as a given name can be traced back to the biblical Jacob, which is mirrored in the Persian and Arabic adaptations of the name.

Yaghubi is believed to have first appeared in records during the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which ruled from 1501 to 1736. Safavid Persia was a time of significant cultural and scientific progress, and individuals with the surname Yaghubi may have been involved in administrative, scholarly, or mercantile roles. References to Yaghubi are found in various court documents and trade records of the period, though specific citations are scarce due to the challenges of record-keeping and archival preservation in the region.

One early example of a figure bearing the surname is Agha Mohammad Yaghubi, an administrator under the reign of Shah Abbas the Great in the early 17th century. His contributions to local governance in the Isfahan province were noted in several administrative logs. Another historic figure is Mirza Habibollah Yaghubi, a poet and scholar from the mid-18th century whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and cultural depth.

The name saw further prominence in the 19th century with figures such as General Reza Yaghubi, a military leader who played a key role in the early Qajar dynasty's military campaigns. Born in 1832 and passing in 1887, he is remembered for his tactical acumen and dedication to the defense of the Persian state against various tribal insurgencies.

In the 20th century, one prominent individual is Dr. Ali Yaghubi, a noted academic and physician born in 1922 and actively contributing to the medical field until his death in 1988. His research and publications advanced the understanding of public health in Iran, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Another remarkable Yaghubi is Leyla Yaghubi, an activist and author born in 1954, known for her literary works and advocacy for women's rights in Afghanistan. Her writings have been instrumental in bringing global attention to the socio-political struggles faced by Afghan women throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Each of these individuals bearing the Yaghubi surname has contributed to their respective fields, illustrating the historical richness and societal contributions associated with the name. Over centuries, Yaghubi has come to be recognized not only as a family or geographical identifier but as a marker of heritage tied to scholarly, military, and social advancements within Persian and Afghan cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yaghoubi

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

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

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