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

Afroz, 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 Afroz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afroz in America

Afroz is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afroz surname appeared 224 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 Afroz.

The history of the last name Afroz

The surname AFROZ has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the Persian word "afroz," which means "to illuminate" or "to kindle." This surname is most commonly found among individuals of Persian or Iranian descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname AFROZ can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions that now constitute modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. During this time, the Persian language and culture had a significant influence on the region, and many surnames were derived from words in the Persian language.

One of the earliest known references to the surname AFROZ can be found in the "Tarikh-e Beyhaghi," a historical chronicle written in the 11th century by the Persian historian Abu'l-Fazl Beyhaqi. This work mentions several individuals with the surname AFROZ who held prominent positions in the court of the Ghaznavid Empire, which ruled over parts of present-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

In the 13th century, the famous Persian poet and mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi mentioned an individual named Afroz in his renowned work, the "Masnavi." This reference suggests that the surname was in use during the medieval period in Persia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname AFROZ was Ali Afroz, a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century. He is known for his contributions to Persian literature and his works on philosophy and mysticism.

Another notable individual with the surname AFROZ was Mirza Mohammad Afroz, a Persian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He served under the Safavid dynasty and played a significant role in the military campaigns of Shah Ismail I.

In the 19th century, Mirza Afroz Khan was a prominent Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of Iran to the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the two empires.

During the 20th century, several individuals with the surname AFROZ gained recognition in various fields, including literature, art, and politics. One such individual was Simin Afroz, an Iranian author and journalist who wrote extensively on women's issues and social reforms in Iran.

It is worth noting that the surname AFROZ has also been associated with various place names in Iran, such as Afroz Abad and Afroz Kuh, which further highlights the historical and cultural significance of this surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afroz

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

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 Afroz 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.

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

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