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

Firoz, 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 Firoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Firoz in America

Firoz is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Firoz surname appeared 121 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 Firoz.

The history of the last name Firoz

The surname FIROZ is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "firouzeh," meaning "turquoise" or "victory." This name originated in ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran, during the Sassanid Empire (224-651 AD).

FIROZ was initially used as a title or epithet for rulers and nobility who achieved great victories or were associated with the prized turquoise gemstone. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Shahnameh," an epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions Firoz Shah, a legendary Persian king known for his wisdom and valor.

During the Mughal Empire (1526-1857), which ruled over a vast territory in South Asia, the name FIROZ gained popularity among the Muslim nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure was Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1309-1388), a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate known for his architectural works, including the construction of the city of Firozabad and the Feroz Shah Kotla fort in Delhi.

In the 16th century, Firoz Khan (1545-1612) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was instrumental in the conquest of Bengal and was later appointed as the governor of that region.

Another historical figure with the surname FIROZ was Firoz Minar (1453-1517), a noted Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Timurid dynasty. His poetry collection, "Divan-e-Firoz Minar," is a celebrated work of Persian literature.

In more recent history, Firoz Khan Noon (1893-1970) was a prominent Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1957 to 1958. He played a significant role in the early years of Pakistan's independence.

The surname FIROZ has been carried by many influential individuals throughout history, reflecting its Persian roots and association with victory, nobility, and cultural significance in various regions of South Asia and the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Firoz

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

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

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