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

Jaffry, 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 Jaffry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaffry in America

Jaffry is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaffry surname appeared 133 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 Jaffry.

The history of the last name Jaffry

The surname JAFFRY has its origins in the Middle Eastern and South Asian regions, with a history that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic name "Jafar," which was a popular name during the time of the Islamic caliphates.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JAFFRY surname can be found in the Persian manuscript "Tarikh-e-Jahan-Gusha" (History of the World Conqueror), written in the 13th century by Ata-Malik Juwayni. The manuscript mentions a person named "Jaffry Khan," who was a prominent figure in the court of the Khwarazmian Empire.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the JAFFRY surname began to spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas under the influence of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. The name was often associated with individuals of Persian or Central Asian descent who had migrated to South Asia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the JAFFRY surname was Mir Jaffry, a courtier and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Mir Jaffry played a significant role in the conquest of Bengal and was later appointed as the governor of the region.

The JAFFRY surname also has a presence in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire. In the 17th century, a man named Jaffry Pasha was a high-ranking official and governor of several provinces within the Ottoman territories.

During the 18th century, the JAFFRY surname gained prominence in the region of Bengal, which was then under the rule of the Nawabs of Bengal. One of the most notable figures was Mir Jafar Ali Khan Jaffry, who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British rule in Bengal.

In the 19th century, the JAFFRY surname continued to be associated with influential families and individuals in various parts of South Asia. For instance, Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan Jaffry was a prominent Muslim reformer and philosopher who founded the Aligarh Muslim University in British India.

As the centuries passed, the JAFFRY surname has been carried by numerous individuals across different regions, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and parts of the Middle East. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Middle East and South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaffry

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

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 Jaffry 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.

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

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