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

Afridi, 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 Afridi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afridi in America

Afridi is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afridi surname appeared 490 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 Afridi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afridi 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 Afridi

The surname Afridi is of Pashtun origin, originating in the Khyber Pass region of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is derived from the Arabic word "Afridi," which means "of the frontier" or "of the border." The name is commonly associated with the Afridi Pashtun tribe, which has historically inhabited the Khyber Pass area and the surrounding regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Afridi surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Afridi tribe played a significant role in the political affairs of the region. The tribe was known for its bravery and military prowess, and their name became synonymous with their reputation as skilled warriors and protectors of the frontier.

In the 17th century, the Afridi tribe gained prominence during the Mughal Empire's rule in the region. Several members of the tribe served as soldiers and commanders in the Mughal army, and their name was recorded in various imperial chronicles and records of the time.

One of the most notable figures in the history of the Afridi surname is Sayid Ahmad Shaheed (1786-1831), a prominent Muslim religious leader and revolutionary who led a movement against the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. He was born in the Afridi region and his surname reflected his tribal affiliation.

Another famous bearer of the Afridi surname was Malik Amir Khan Afridi (1870-1950), a prominent political leader and activist who played a significant role in the independence movement of British India. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Pashtun people and served as the President of the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement.

In more recent history, General Akhtar Abdur Rahman Afridi (1934-2019) was a prominent military figure in Pakistan. He served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and played a crucial role in the country's defense during his long and distinguished career.

The Afridi surname has also been associated with several notable poets and writers throughout history. One such figure was Abdul Qadir Afridi (1884-1965), a renowned Pashto poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their literary merit and cultural significance.

The Afridi surname continues to be widely used among the Pashtun communities of Pakistan and Afghanistan, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and historical significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afridi

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

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

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