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

Hafeez, 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 Hafeez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hafeez in America

Hafeez is the 25115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hafeez surname appeared 988 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 Hafeez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hafeez 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 Hafeez

The surname "HAFEEZ" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hafidh", meaning "protector" or "guardian". This surname is predominantly found in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Syria.

The earliest known records of the surname "HAFEEZ" can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who had the responsibility of protecting and safeguarding important religious texts or sacred sites.

During the medieval period, many Islamic scholars and writers with the surname "HAFEEZ" gained prominence for their contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and theology. One notable figure was Abu Bakr al-Hafeez (1010-1064), a renowned scholar and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran).

As the Islamic civilization expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the surname "HAFEEZ" spread to different regions. In the 12th century, the name appeared in historical records from the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt, indicating its presence in that region.

Over the centuries, the surname "HAFEEZ" has been associated with several influential individuals. Ibn Hafeez (1325-1372), a Mamluk-era historian from Cairo, authored a significant work on the history of the Mamluk Sultanate. Another notable figure was Shams al-Din al-Hafeez (1476-1548), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus.

In modern times, the surname "HAFEEZ" has gained recognition through various personalities. One such individual was Mohammad Hafeez (born 1981), a former Pakistani cricketer who represented his national team in all three formats of the game. Another notable bearer of the name was Nizar Hafeez (1945-2003), a Syrian writer and journalist known for his literary works and political commentary.

While the surname "HAFEEZ" has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by individuals from various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, particularly those with connections to the Middle East or North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hafeez

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

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

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