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

Yeganeh, 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 Yeganeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeganeh in America

Yeganeh is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeganeh surname appeared 180 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 Yeganeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeganeh 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 Yeganeh

The surname Yeganeh has its roots in Iran, specifically within the Persian cultural and linguistic landscape. It is most prevalent in regions that have historically spoken Persian and have been part of the larger historical framework of Persian civilization, such as modern-day Iran, parts of Afghanistan, and regions influenced by Persian culture. The name has existed since at least the medieval period, reflecting Persian nomenclature customs of that time.

The etymology of Yeganeh derives from the Persian word "Yegane," which means unique or singular. The structure of Persian surnames, particularly those that arose during or after the Qajar dynasty in the 18th and 19th centuries, often included such adjectives to signify individual traits or characteristics associated with the family or an ancestor.

One of the earliest historical references to the surname Yeganeh is found in manuscripts and documents from the Qajar period, where it was associated with notable personalities and landownership. For instance, documents from the early 1800s mention a certain Abbas Yeganeh, who was known for his contributions to the local community in the region of Mazandaran.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Yeganeh was Mohammad Yeganeh, a prominent economist and politician born in 1913 and who passed away in 1995. Mohammad played a significant role in Iran’s economic development during the mid-20th century and was known for his efforts in modernizing the country's economic policies.

Hassan Yeganeh was another notable individual, a historian and scholar born in 1927, who made substantial contributions to the study of Persian literature. His works often explored the interplay between Persian literary traditions and historical developments, providing deep insights into the cultural heritage of Iran.

In the realm of sports, Ali Yeganeh, born in 1948, emerged as a notable athlete in wrestling, representing Iran in various international competitions during the 1960s and 1970s. His achievements brought recognition to the name Yeganeh within the domain of sports.

Additionally, the name features in local geography and demography records, especially in rural districts and villages where families have historically settled. An example is the village of Yeganeh in Iran’s Gilan province, which reflects the spread and settlement patterns of families bearing this surname.

During the 20th century, as Iranian expatriates moved across the globe, the Yeganeh surname gained international recognition. Individuals like Maryam Yeganeh, a renowned artist born in 1965, gained fame for her contributions to modern art, particularly in the diaspora community in Europe, thus continuing to solidify the legacy of the Yeganeh surname in contemporary times.

Throughout history, the surname Yeganeh has been associated with a sense of uniqueness and individuality, entrenched in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Persian-speaking peoples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeganeh

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

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

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