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

Farzana, 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 Farzana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farzana in America

Farzana is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farzana surname appeared 104 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 Farzana.

The history of the last name Farzana

The surname FARZANA originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have first appeared in the region that is now known as Iran and Afghanistan, sometime around the 7th or 8th century CE.

The name FARZANA is derived from the Arabic word "farzanah," which means "wise" or "learned." It was likely used as a descriptive name or a nickname for someone who was considered knowledgeable or scholarly. Over time, this nickname became adopted as a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FARZANA can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and scholar, Firdausi, who lived from 940 to 1020 CE. In his epic poem, "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings), he mentions a character named Farzana, which suggests that the name was in use during that era.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Farzana al-Nisaburi, a female scholar and poet from the city of Nishapur (now part of Iran), gained recognition for her contributions to Arabic literature. Her birth and death years are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived during the latter part of the 11th century.

Another notable individual with the surname FARZANA was Ibn Farzana, a 13th-century Muslim scholar and philosopher from the city of Seville, in present-day Spain. He was known for his work in mathematics and astronomy, and his writings were influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

During the 14th century, a Persian poet named Farzana Masood gained fame for his lyrical compositions. He was born in the city of Shiraz (now part of Iran) and is believed to have lived between 1300 and 1370 CE.

In the 16th century, a renowned calligrapher and artist named Farzana Banu, who hailed from the Mughal Empire (which covered parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan), was celebrated for her exceptional skills in Arabic calligraphy and miniature painting.

While the surname FARZANA has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains most prevalent in regions with significant Persian, Arab, or Islamic cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farzana

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

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

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