Yousefi (Persian: یوسفی) is a Persian patronymic surname, meaning "son of Joseph". It is rare as a given name. The surname Yousefi is predominantly found in Iran, indicating its origin in that region. It is believed to have derived from a historical context when Persians referred to Jewish individuals as 'Yousefi,' which could be the reason why it became a family name.
People Amir Hossein Yousefi, Iranian footballer Ershad Yousefi, Iranian footballer Mohsen Yousefi (footballer, born 1984), Iranian footballer Mohsen Yousefi (footballer, born 1954), Iranian footballer Yousefi Eshkevari, Iranian cleric Radbeh Yousefi