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

Feroze, 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 Feroze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feroze in America

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

The Feroze 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 Feroze.

The history of the last name Feroze

The surname Feroze has its origins in the Persian language and is believed to have been derived from the old Persian word "Firouz" which means "victorious" or "triumphant". The name is closely associated with the Persian Empire and the regions that were once part of the empire, particularly modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Feroze can be traced back to the Sassanid era in ancient Persia, which lasted from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was commonly used among the nobility and the ruling class, indicating its association with power and prestige.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Feroze was Feroze Nushirvan, a prominent Sassanid king who ruled from 531 to 579 AD. He was renowned for his military achievements, administrative reforms, and patronage of the arts and sciences. His name, Feroze Nushirvan, literally translates to "Victorious, the Immortal Soul".

Another notable figure from the medieval period was Feroze Shah Tughlaq, a Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate who ruled from 1351 to 1388. He was known for his ambitious architectural projects, including the construction of the Feroze Shah Kotla fortress in Delhi, which still stands today as a testament to his legacy.

In the 16th century, Feroze Khan was a prominent military commander and noble in the Mughal Empire, serving under the reign of Akbar the Great. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal territories in northern India.

During the 18th century, Feroze Doulah was a Nawab of Bengal who ruled from 1742 to 1752. He was known for his conflict with the British East India Company and his attempts to assert the independence of Bengal from Mughal control.

Fast forward to the 20th century, Feroze Gandhi, the husband of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was a prominent political figure in his own right. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.

While the surname Feroze has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also gained popularity among various communities and regions over the centuries, transcending its geographical origins and becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of names found across South Asia and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feroze

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

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

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