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

Jawaid, 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 Jawaid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jawaid in America

Jawaid is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jawaid surname appeared 248 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 Jawaid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jawaid 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 Jawaid

The surname "JAWAID" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Pakistan and northern India. The name can be traced back to the Arabic word "jawaid," which means "generosity" or "benevolence."

In the medieval Islamic world, surnames often derived from personal qualities, occupations, or places of origin. The surname "JAWAID" likely emerged as a descriptive name, signifying an individual or family known for their generosity and kindness.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JAWAID" can be found in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative records, tax registers, and court chronicles.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "JAWAID" was Mirza Jawaid Baig, a 17th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under Emperor Aurangzeb. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and leadership skills.

Another prominent individual with the surname "JAWAID" was Hakim Jawaid, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He authored several treatises on traditional Unani medicine and was highly respected for his contributions to the field of medical sciences.

In the 19th century, the name "JAWAID" gained further recognition with the birth of Sir Muhammad Iqbal Jawaid, a prominent lawyer and judge in British India. He served as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court and was instrumental in shaping the legal system during the colonial era.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "JAWAID" spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, with families bearing this name settling in different parts of what is now Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.

Another notable figure with the surname "JAWAID" was Ishrat Jawaid, a Pakistani writer and poet who gained acclaim for her literary works in the 20th century. Her poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards.

The name "JAWAID" has also been associated with various place names and localities in the Indian subcontinent, such as Jawaidu, a village in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, and Jawaid Nagar, a neighborhood in the city of Karachi.

While the surname "JAWAID" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jawaid

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

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

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