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

Jawed, 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 Jawed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jawed in America

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

The Jawed 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 Jawed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jawed 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 Jawed

The surname Jawed is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "jāwad," which means "generous" or "noble." This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic naming conventions heavily influenced the cultures of the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jawed can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. The name appears in records of notable scholars and intellectuals from that era, suggesting that it was associated with individuals of high social standing or academic achievement.

In the 13th century, the surname Jawed gained prominence in Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia, where it was adopted by influential families and individuals. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Jawad" or "Jauad," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and transliteration.

Throughout the centuries, the Jawed surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Abul Fazl Jawed (1551-1602), a renowned historian and author from the Mughal Empire, best known for his literary work, "Akbarnama."
2. Sayyid Ahmad Jawed (1837-1897), an Indian Muslim scholar and leader of the Faraizi movement, who advocated for religious reforms and education.
3. Jawed Shikiba (1921-2012), an Afghan poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to the Dari language and literature.
4. Jawed Ludin (born 1957), an Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chief of Staff to the President of Afghanistan.
5. Jawed Karim (born 1979), an American computer scientist and co-founder of YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform.

The surname Jawed has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. For example, the city of Jawad in Iran and the town of Jawad in Pakistan are believed to have derived their names from this surname or its variations.

While the surname Jawed has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has spread across various regions and communities, gaining recognition and prominence throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jawed

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

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

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