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

Humayun, 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 Humayun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Humayun in America

Humayun is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Humayun surname appeared 252 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 Humayun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Humayun 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 Humayun

The surname HUMAYUN has its origins in the Persian language, originating from the region that is now modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name is derived from the Persian word "humayun," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate." It first emerged as a surname during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HUMAYUN can be found in Persian historical chronicles and manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate era. These documents mention individuals bearing the name, suggesting its use as a surname among the Persian nobility and elite classes.

The surname HUMAYUN gained widespread prominence during the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. Humayun, born in 1508 and died in 1556, was the second Mughal emperor who ruled a vast territory spanning modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of northern India. His reign marked a significant period in the history of the Mughal dynasty, and his name became closely associated with the HUMAYUN surname.

Another notable figure bearing the HUMAYUN surname was Mir Humayun Ansari, a renowned Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Kashan, Persia (modern-day Iran), and his literary works, particularly his collection of ghazals, gained widespread acclaim throughout the Persian-speaking world.

During the 17th century, the HUMAYUN surname also appeared in Ottoman Empire records, indicating its presence among the Turkish nobility and bureaucratic classes. One such individual was Humayun Efendi, a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) during the reign of Sultan Murad IV in the early 1600s.

In the 19th century, the HUMAYUN surname was notably borne by Humayun Jah Bahadur, a prominent aristocrat and landowner from the Indian state of Hyderabad. He played a significant role in the governance of the Hyderabad Nizam's dominion and was a respected figure in the region's cultural and political circles.

Throughout history, the HUMAYUN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, poets, statesmen, and aristocrats. Despite its Persian origins, the name has transcended geographic boundaries and cultural divides, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Humayun

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

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

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