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

Awais, 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 Awais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Awais in America

Awais is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Awais surname appeared 178 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 Awais.

The history of the last name Awais

The surname "AWAIS" is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, and it is thought to be derived from the word "Awais," which means "a gift" or "a present." This name is primarily associated with people from the Middle East, particularly those with roots in Arab countries.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "AWAIS" can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic conquests in the Middle East. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were Muslim scholars, poets, or individuals who made significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the region.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the surname "AWAIS" was Abu Bakr al-Awais, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his work in the field of jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic thought.

In the 11th century, the name "AWAIS" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, often associated with individuals who held influential positions or played significant roles in the cultural and intellectual life of their communities.

During the medieval period, the surname "AWAIS" was also found in various regions of the Middle East, including present-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. Some notable individuals with this surname during this time included:

1. Umar al-Awais (1182-1246), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from Damascus, Syria.
2. Khalil al-Awais (1235-1299), a prominent Islamic jurist and scholar from Jerusalem.
3. Zayn al-Din al-Awais (1270-1335), a renowned physician and philosopher from Aleppo, Syria.

As the centuries passed, the surname "AWAIS" continued to be found in various parts of the Middle East, with some bearers of the name gaining prominence in their respective fields. For example, in the 18th century, Ahmad al-Awais (1712-1783) was a renowned historian and scholar from Baghdad, Iraq, who authored several influential works on the history and culture of the region.

Another notable figure with the surname "AWAIS" was Mahmoud al-Awais (1875-1947), a prominent Egyptian poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of the early 20th century.

While the surname "AWAIS" has its roots in the Arabic language and is primarily associated with people from the Middle East, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the rich heritage and traditions of the Arab world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Awais

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

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

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