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

Zade, 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 Zade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zade in America

Zade is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zade surname appeared 183 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 Zade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zade 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 Zade

The surname Zade has its origins in the Persian-speaking regions, primarily Iran, and traces its roots back to roughly the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Persian word "zādeh," which means "born of" or "descendant," indicating lineage. This makes it a patronymic surname, traditionally used to signify heritage, much like the suffix "-son" or "-sen" in various European surnames.

The earliest instances of the surname Zade can be identified in Persian manuscripts dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. The use of such surnames became more prevalent with the emergence of family names as a means to define one's lineage or origin more clearly. Historical texts such as the Tarikh-e Beihaghi and various poetry collections from this period provide references to the use of Zade in various contexts, indicating a person's parentage or noble lineage.

One prominent early example is Rashid al-Din Zade, a 14th-century Persian historian and physician born in 1247 and died in 1318. His contributions to historical chronicles and medical treatises were significant, and his surname marked his descent from notable ancestors. In the 15th century, another mention can be found in the records of a scholar named Jamshid al-Din Zade, who was known for his work in the field of astronomy and mathematics.

Moving forward into the 17th century, we encounter the name Mehmed Ali Zade, a notable Ottoman official born in 1611 and died in 1660. His contributions to the administrative policies of the empire have been recorded in several Ottoman archival documents. The surname during this time indicated his Persian descent, despite his significant role in the Ottoman administration.

Another individual, Abbas ibn Zade, a 19th-century poet and writer, contributed to Persian literature and was born in 1821 and died in 1893. His literary works often reflected the cultural and social fabric of his time, and his surname was a testament to his lineage.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname appears in records of Asghar Zade, an influential Iranian merchant and community leader born in 1865 and died in 1932. His business acumen and philanthropic efforts left a lasting impact on his community, and his surname continued to signify his noble heritage.

The Zade surname has also been identified in various geographical regions beyond Iran, indicating migration and diaspora. For example, the presence of Zade in Central Asian and Indian historical records suggests the spread of Persian culture and influence. The evolution of the surname in these areas can sometimes be seen with minor phonetic variations depending on regional dialects and writing systems.

In summary, the surname Zade is an ancient name with deep roots in Persian culture, signifying noble or notable descent. This surname has been borne by notable figures in history across various fields, reflecting their lasting legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zade

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

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

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