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

Kibria, 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 Kibria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kibria in America

Kibria is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kibria surname appeared 223 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 Kibria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kibria 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 Kibria

The surname KIBRIA has its origins in the South Asian region, specifically in what is now Bangladesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when the region was ruled by various Muslim dynasties.

KIBRIA is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "Kibriya," which means "greatness" or "majesty." It may have been initially used as a descriptive name or a title bestowed upon individuals of high social standing or those who demonstrated exceptional qualities.

Records from this era are scarce, but some early references to the name can be found in historical texts and manuscripts that have survived. One notable mention is in the "Tabaqat-i-Nasiri," a biographical work written in the 13th century, which includes accounts of prominent individuals from the region.

The earliest known person with the surname KIBRIA is Qazi Jalal Uddin KIBRIA, who lived in the late 14th century and served as a renowned scholar and jurist during the reign of the Sultanate of Bengal. His contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and educational reforms left a lasting impact on the region.

Another notable figure was Mir Qasim Ali KIBRIA, a 16th-century poet and philosopher from the city of Sylhet, which was then part of the Bengal Sultanate. His works, including the celebrated "Dewan-e-Kibria," have been widely studied and revered for their literary merit and philosophical insights.

During the Mughal period, which spanned the 16th to 18th centuries, the KIBRIA surname gained further prominence. One prominent individual was Nawab Kibria Khan, a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the court of Emperor Aurangzeb. His descendants continued to hold significant political and economic power in the region for several generations.

In the 19th century, Maulvi Abdul Karim KIBRIA, a scholar and educator from Dhaka, played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern educational institutions in the region. His efforts contributed to the spread of secular education and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the KIBRIA surname was also associated with the fight for independence and the struggle against British colonial rule. Khwaja Nazimuddin KIBRIA, born in 1894, was a prominent politician and one of the leading figures in the Indian independence movement, later serving as the second Governor-General of Pakistan.

While the surname KIBRIA has its roots in South Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. It continues to be a respected name, carrying a rich historical legacy and associations with scholarly pursuits, literary achievements, and political engagement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kibria

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

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

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