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

Manzoor, 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 Manzoor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzoor in America

Manzoor is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzoor surname appeared 524 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 Manzoor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzoor 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 Manzoor

The surname Manzoor has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in regions where Arabic was spoken, such as the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'manzoor,' which translates to 'praised' or 'approved.'

The earliest known records of the surname Manzoor can be traced back to the medieval era, particularly in regions under the influence of the Islamic empires. During this time, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations, and Manzoor likely originated as a descriptive name given to individuals who were highly regarded or praised within their communities.

One of the earliest references to the name Manzoor can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories stretching from modern-day Iran to North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. Several notable figures bearing the surname Manzoor are mentioned in these records, including Abu Bakr al-Manzoor, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century.

In the 12th century, the name Manzoor appeared in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi. One of his disciples, known as Manzoor al-Khorasani, is mentioned in Rumi's works and is believed to have been a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition.

As the Islamic empires expanded and influenced various regions, the surname Manzoor spread to other parts of the world. In the Indian subcontinent, for instance, the name can be found among Muslim communities, particularly in regions that were once part of the Mughal Empire or other Islamic dynasties.

One notable individual with the surname Manzoor was Mirza Asadullah Khan Manzoor, a 19th-century Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively in Persian and Urdu. Another prominent figure was Sir Manzoor Qadir, an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lucknow in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the name Manzoor has been associated with several influential figures in various fields. For example, Manzoor Hussain Soomro, a Pakistani politician, served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, Manzoor Alam, an Indian scholar and politician, has been a prominent voice in advocating for the rights of Muslims in India.

It is important to note that while the surname Manzoor has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly in regions where Arabic and Persian languages have had a significant influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzoor

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

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

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