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

Zare, 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 Zare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zare in America

Zare is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zare surname appeared 314 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 Zare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zare 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 Zare

The surname Zare traces its origins to the Persian-speaking regions of Iran, specifically during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Persian word "zār," which signifies a place associated with abundance and flourishing. Historically, the regions known for this surname include central and southern parts of Iran, particularly in the provinces of Fars and Khuzestan.

In historical records, variations in the spelling such as Zari and Zar have been documented. One early mention of the surname Zare dates back to an Iranian manuscript from the 13th century, where a merchant named Bahram Zare is recorded as one of the notable figures in the city of Shiraz. His contributions to the local trade and commerce highlight the name's association with prosperous individuals.

Another significant historical figure bearing this surname is Khodadad Zare, a renowned 16th-century Persian poet from the city of Isfahan. His lyrical contributions to Persian literature are well-documented in various anthologies, amplifying the cultural significance of the name.

By the 18th century, the name Zare appears in the context of local governance within the region of Shiraz, with records documenting one Habibullah Zare serving as a prominent city official. His administrative role during the Zand dynasty exemplifies the surname's linkage to influential societal roles.

Further reflecting the surname's historical presence, in the early 19th century during the Qajar dynasty, another Zare is noted: Ali Reza Zare, a respected scholar and advisor to the provincial governor in Fars. His contributions to educational reforms and civic administration are well-recognized in historical accounts of the period.

Shifting to the 20th century, Mohammad Zare emerged as a key figure in the nationalist movements of early 20th-century Iran. Born in 1892, he played a significant role in advocating for modern educational practices and social reforms, leaving a lasting legacy on the socio-political landscape of the country until his death in 1965.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zare

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

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

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