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

Jui, 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 Jui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jui in America

Jui is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jui surname appeared 110 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 Jui.

The history of the last name Jui

The surname JUI has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. It is derived from the Persian word "ju," which means "stream" or "brook," indicating a connection to a water source or a geographic location near a flowing body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JUI can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in Persian manuscripts and historical records. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who lived near rivers or streams, suggesting a possible occupational or geographic significance.

In the 13th century, the name JUI gained prominence when a renowned Persian poet and mystic, Jalaluddin Rumi, was born in the city of Balkh (now part of modern-day Afghanistan) in 1207. His full name was Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi, but he was also known as Mawlana (meaning "our master") or Mawlawi, from which the term "Mevlevi" is derived. Rumi's poetic works, such as the Masnavi, have had a profound influence on Persian literature and Sufism.

Another notable figure with the surname JUI was Fazlur Rahman Jui, a prominent Islamic scholar and politician from Afghanistan. Born in 1938, he served as the President of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the late 20th century.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name JUI has been associated with the Deobandi movement, a revivalist movement within Sunni Islam that emerged in the 19th century. One of the most influential figures in this movement was Maulana Fazlur Rahman Jui, who founded the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) political party in Pakistan in 1945. The party has played a significant role in Pakistani politics and has advocated for the implementation of Islamic principles in governance.

Another notable individual with the surname JUI was Hakim Muhammad Saeed Jui, a renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from Pakistan. Born in 1920, he was widely respected for his contributions to Islamic education and his efforts in promoting religious harmony and understanding.

While the surname JUI is relatively uncommon outside of the Middle Eastern and Central Asian regions, it has left a lasting impact on literature, religion, and politics throughout history, particularly in the Persian and Islamic spheres of influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jui

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

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

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