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

Hayat, 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 Hayat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hayat in America

Hayat is the 30139th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hayat surname appeared 778 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 Hayat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hayat 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 Hayat

The surname HAYAT originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and parts of Central Asia. It is derived from the Arabic word "hayat," which means "life" or "existence." The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 10th century.

In ancient Persian and Arabic manuscripts, the name HAYAT was often used as a descriptive term or a nickname for individuals who were considered lively, vibrant, or full of energy. Over time, this descriptive term evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down from generation to generation.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HAYAT was Abu'l-Fath Hayat al-Naysaburi, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century. His works have been preserved in various literary anthologies and have significantly influenced Persian literature.

Another notable figure was Rabi'ah al-Adawiyah al-Hayat, a renowned Sufi mystic and saint who lived in the 8th century. She is widely revered in the Islamic world for her profound spiritual teachings and her devotion to the path of love and union with the Divine.

In the 13th century, a Persian poet and philosopher named Shams al-Din Hayat al-Razi gained fame for his poetic works and philosophical treatises. His poems often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the HAYAT surname was particularly prevalent in regions such as Anatolia and the Levant. One notable figure from this era was Hayat Pasha, a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of various provinces in the 16th century.

In more recent history, Sami Hayat was a renowned Syrian writer and journalist who lived from 1888 to 1957. He is celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his influential works on social and political themes.

While the surname HAYAT has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and other regions, due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Arab and Persian worlds, where it has held significant meaning and importance for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hayat

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

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

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