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

Ghias, 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 Ghias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghias in America

Ghias is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghias surname appeared 115 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 Ghias.

The history of the last name Ghias

The surname GHIAS is believed to have originated in South Asia, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire era.

The name GHIAS is derived from the Arabic word "ghiyath," which means "help" or "assistance." It was often used as a title or honorific, bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as helpers or supporters of the ruling Mughal dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GHIAS can be found in the "Akbarnama," a historical chronicle commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. It mentions a prominent courtier named Ghias-ud-din, who served as a trusted advisor to the emperor.

In the 17th century, the surname GHIAS gained further recognition when it was associated with a renowned family of scholars and poets from the city of Lahore. Amongst them was Ghias-ud-din Naqqash (1570-1644), a celebrated calligrapher and artist who contributed significantly to the development of the Nasta'liq script.

Another notable figure with the surname GHIAS was Ghias-ud-din Balban (1192-1286), a powerful military commander who later became the Sultan of Delhi and founded the Ghiyas-ud-din dynasty. His reign, which lasted from 1266 to 1287, was marked by significant territorial expansion and the consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

During the 18th century, the GHIAS name was also associated with the Nawabs of Awadh, a princely state in northern India. One prominent member of this family was Ghias-ud-din Haider (1769-1827), who served as the Nawab of Awadh from 1814 to 1827.

In more recent history, the surname GHIAS has been borne by several notable figures, including Ghias-ud-din Ahmed (1920-2015), a renowned Pakistani educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, and Ghias Khan (1914-1996), a Pakistani diplomat and former ambassador to several countries.

While the surname GHIAS has its roots in South Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connections to the Mughal Empire and the broader Islamic cultural heritage of the region remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghias

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

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

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