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

Kousar, 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 Kousar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kousar in America

Kousar is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kousar surname appeared 134 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 Kousar.

The history of the last name Kousar

The surname Kousar originates from the Indian subcontinent, with its roots likely tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been derived from the Persian word "Kousar," which means "river of paradise" or "divine spring." The name holds significant cultural and religious significance in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kousar can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, where it is mentioned in connection with the concept of divine nectar or ambrosia. This association with heavenly and sacred elements suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote individuals with a spiritual inclination or those associated with religious institutions.

In the 13th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, the name Kousar appears in various historical records and chronicles, indicating its prevalence among the Muslim population of the region. It is speculated that the name gained popularity due to its association with the Islamic concept of the Fountain of Kousar, a celestial river believed to flow in paradise, as mentioned in the Quran.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Kousar throughout history include:

1. Mir Kousar Ali Khan (1708-1789), a prominent Mughal poet and scholar from Delhi, renowned for his contributions to Urdu literature.
2. Nawab Kousar Jang Begum (1768-1829), a distinguished noblewoman and patron of the arts during the late Mughal period.
3. Kousar Ali Haidari (1829-1901), an influential Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Hyderabad, who played a significant role in the propagation of Islamic teachings.
4. Kousar Niaz (1912-1979), a renowned Urdu novelist and short story writer from Pakistan, celebrated for her depictions of societal issues and women's experiences.
5. Kousar Munir (1957-present), a Pakistani educationist and social activist, known for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment and education.

The name Kousar has also been associated with various place names in the Indian subcontinent, such as Kousar Nagar, a town in Uttar Pradesh, and Kousar Baugh, a historic garden in Srinagar, Kashmir. These place names often reflect the religious and cultural significance of the name, and its connection to the concept of paradise or divine abundance.

Through its rich history and cultural resonance, the surname Kousar has maintained its presence across generations, serving as a reminder of the region's diverse linguistic, religious, and literary heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kousar

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

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

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