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

Ejaz, 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 Ejaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ejaz in America

Ejaz is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ejaz surname appeared 390 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 Ejaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ejaz 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 Ejaz

The surname "EJAZ" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region that is now Pakistan. It is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "Ijaz," which means "conciseness" or "brevity." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when Arabic culture and language had a significant influence on the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "EJAZ" can be found in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled over parts of South Asia from the 13th to the 16th century. Several scribes and scholars bearing this name were employed at the royal courts during this period.

In the 16th century, a renowned poet named Mir Ejaz Ali Khan graced the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His poetic works, written in Persian and Urdu, were highly acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Mughal era.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ejaz Ahmed Khan rose to prominence as a military commander in the service of the Nawabs of Awadh (modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India). His bravery and strategic skills were widely celebrated, and he played a crucial role in several battles against rival forces.

In the 19th century, a scholar named Ejaz Ali Arjumand made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His writings and interpretations of Islamic law were widely studied and appreciated by legal scholars of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "EJAZ" was Ejaz Hussain, a renowned educator and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He established several schools and educational institutions in what is now modern-day Pakistan, promoting education and social progress.

While the surname "EJAZ" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich historical origins and associations with renowned individuals have firmly established its place in the annals of South Asian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ejaz

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

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

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