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

Iftikhar, 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 Iftikhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iftikhar in America

Iftikhar is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iftikhar surname appeared 530 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 Iftikhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iftikhar 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 Iftikhar

The surname "IFTIKHAR" is of Arabic origin, traced back to the medieval period in regions of the Middle East and South Asia. It derives from the Arabic word "iftikhar," meaning pride, honor, or glory. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or a title bestowed upon individuals who embodied these qualities or achieved notable accomplishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical chronicles from the 10th century, where it appears in reference to notable scholars, poets, and military leaders. During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the name was particularly prevalent among intellectual and cultural circles in cities like Baghdad, Damascus, and Cordoba.

The name gained further prominence during the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by members of the nobility and elite classes. Several historical figures bearing the name "IFTIKHAR" are mentioned in the imperial records and court chronicles of the time.

One notable bearer of the name was Iftikhar al-Din Muhammad ibn Ala al-Din Ali Khaljī, a 13th-century sultan of the Delhi Sultanate, who ruled from 1296 to 1316. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansions and the establishment of a strong centralized administration.

Another prominent figure was Iftikhar al-Mulk, a 12th-century statesman and vizier of the Seljuk Empire, renowned for his administrative and diplomatic skills. His contributions to the governance and stability of the empire were widely recognized during his lifetime.

In the literary realm, Iftikhar Uddin Jahangir Hussain, a 19th-century Urdu poet and scholar from Lucknow, India, gained recognition for his poetic works and contributions to the development of Urdu literature.

Iftikhar Ali Khan, a renowned Pakistani cricketer and captain, played a pivotal role in the national team's successes during the 1960s and 1970s. He is remembered as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of Pakistani cricket.

In more recent times, Iftikhar Chaudhry, a Pakistani judge and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (2005-2013), gained prominence for his role in upholding the rule of law and advocating for judicial independence.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname "IFTIKHAR" throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and association with honor, pride, and achievement across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iftikhar

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

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

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