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

Ghouse, 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 Ghouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghouse in America

Ghouse is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghouse surname appeared 123 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 Ghouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghouse 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 Ghouse

The surname GHOUSE has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the late 16th century in the region of modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "ghaws," which translates to "savior" or "helper," suggesting that the name may have been originally borne by individuals who provided aid or assistance to others in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GHOUSE can be found in the travel writings of the Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo, who documented his encounters with individuals bearing this name during his travels through Persia in the late 13th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

The GHOUSE surname gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Many Persian-speaking individuals, including those with the GHOUSE surname, migrated to the region during this period, contributing to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the empire.

One notable figure with the GHOUSE surname was Mir Ghouse Ali Khan (1723-1789), a Nawab (ruler) of the princely state of Arcot in southern India during the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region, forming alliances with both the British East India Company and the French East India Company.

Another prominent individual with the GHOUSE surname was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898), a Muslim philosopher, jurist, and educational reformer from British India. He was a leading figure in the establishment of the Aligarh Muslim University, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the subcontinent.

In the realm of literature, Ghulam Ahmed Ghouse (1881-1955) was a prominent Urdu poet and writer from British India. He was known for his contributions to the development of Urdu literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern Urdu ghazal (a form of lyric poetry).

Ghouse Mohiuddin (1901-1964) was a renowned Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the early 20th century. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his outstanding performances in both batting and bowling.

Finally, Syed Ghouse Mohiuddin (1911-1994) was an influential Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of External Affairs of India from 1966 to 1967. He played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during his tenure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghouse

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

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

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