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

Javeed, 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 Javeed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javeed in America

Javeed is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javeed surname appeared 109 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 Javeed.

The history of the last name Javeed

The surname Javeed originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have emerged during the 6th or 7th century AD when the Arab conquests were taking place in the region.

The name Javeed is derived from the Persian word "Javed," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who exhibited qualities of longevity, resilience, or perseverance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Javeed can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. Several prominent scholars and scientists with the surname Javeed were associated with the renowned House of Wisdom in Baghdad during this period.

In the 11th century, a Persian poet and philosopher named Javeed Al-Kashi gained recognition for his works on mysticism and Sufi teachings. His poetry explored themes of spirituality and the eternal nature of the soul, reflecting the essence of his surname.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Javeed was also found among the nobility and elite classes in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Javeed Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Javeed was Javeed Al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 13th century. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces across the Middle East, showcasing the enduring beauty of his craft.

In more recent times, Javeed Akhtar, a celebrated Urdu poet and lyricist, was born in 1935 in British India (now Pakistan). He is renowned for his contributions to the Indian film industry and has received numerous awards and accolades for his poetic works.

Javeed Abidi, born in 1944, was a prominent Indian disability rights activist and is considered a pioneer in the disability rights movement in India. His lifelong efforts to advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities left a lasting impact on society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javeed

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

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

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