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

Yazdani, 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 Yazdani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yazdani in America

Yazdani is the 29740th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yazdani surname appeared 791 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 Yazdani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yazdani 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 Yazdani

The surname Yazdani originates from Persia, modern-day Iran, and is deeply rooted in Persian culture and history. The name Yazdani is derived from the city of Yazd, a desert city in central Iran that has been inhabited since antiquity. The suffix -ani typically denotes belonging or origin, so Yazdani essentially means "of Yazd" or "from Yazd." The area is historically significant, with a rich cultural heritage stretching back thousands of years.

Yazd is mentioned in several historical records due to its significance on the Silk Road as a trade hub and as a Zoroastrian center. The name Yazd itself is derived from the Persian word yazata, meaning "divine being." This gives the surname Yazdani a connotation of holiness or reverence. Old manuscripts and travelogues by explorers like Marco Polo also reference Yazd, highlighting its importance during different periods.

The earliest documented instances of Yazdani can be traced back to the Safavid period (1501-1736) in Iran. The Safavids were known for promoting Persian culture and consolidating Shia Islam in the region. Records from this period show various members of the Yazdani family involved in trade, governance, and scholarly activities. Yazdani families were often affluent and held in high regard for their contributions to society.

One of the notable historical figures with this surname was Mohammad Yazdani, a 17th-century scholar and theologian born in 1610 and who died in 1675. He contributed significantly to Persian literature and religious studies. Reza Yazdani, a merchant born in 1790 who passed away in 1851, was known for his extensive trade networks that connected Persia with India and the Ottoman Empire. Another prominent individual was Najmeh Yazdani, born in 1847 and who died in 1923, known for her philanthropic efforts in Yazd, particularly in establishing educational institutions for women.

In the 20th century, Parviz Yazdani, born in 1920 and who died in 1985, gained recognition as a poet and intellectual with contributions to Persian literature and culture. His works often reflected the socio-political changes in Iran during his lifetime. Additionally, Ali Yazdani, born in 1935 and who passed away in 2002, was an influential politician and served in various governmental roles during the Pahlavi dynasty, playing a part in modernizing infrastructure in Yazd and surrounding regions.

Throughout history, the Yazdani surname has been borne by individuals who have contributed to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of Persia. The name Yazdani carries with it a legacy of reverence, learning, and service, deeply intertwined with the history of Yazd and its role in the broader context of Persian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yazdani

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

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

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