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

Khurshid, 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 Khurshid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khurshid in America

Khurshid is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khurshid surname appeared 404 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 Khurshid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khurshid 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 Khurshid

The surname KHURSHID originates from the Persian language and is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is derived from the Persian word "khurshid," which means "sun" or "radiant sun." The name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Persian culture and mythology, where the sun was a revered symbol of light, warmth, and life-giving energy.

In the early medieval period, the name KHURSHID appeared in various Persian manuscripts and literary works. One notable reference can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Khurshid, which suggests the name's usage during that era.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KHURSHID can be traced back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Mongol Empire in Persia. Historical records from that time mention individuals with this surname, indicating its prevalence among the Persian population living under Mongol rule.

During the 16th century, the KHURSHID name gained further prominence in the region of modern-day Afghanistan, particularly in the city of Herat, which was a cultural and intellectual center at the time. The renowned Persian poet and scholar Khurshid-e Herwi, who lived between 1499 and 1551, is one of the most famous historical figures to bear this surname.

Another notable individual with the surname KHURSHID was Mirza Mohammad Khurshid, a 17th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer from Isfahan. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were highly regarded in the Persian scholarly community of that era.

In the 19th century, the KHURSHID surname gained prominence in the region of modern-day Pakistan, particularly in the city of Lahore. One of the most influential figures from this time was Sir Khurshid Nur Khan, a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Punjab from 1924 to 1926.

Throughout history, the KHURSHID surname has been associated with various place names and regions in the Persian cultural sphere. For example, the city of Khurshid in modern-day Iran and the Khurshid River in Afghanistan both carry variations of this name, reflecting its historical significance in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khurshid

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

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

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