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

Maz, 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 Maz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maz in America

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

The Maz 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 Maz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maz 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 Maz

The surname "Maz" has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian region of modern-day Iran. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "maz," which means "large" or "great." The name first appeared in historical records around the 9th century CE.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name "Maz" can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 CE. In his epic poem, the "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), he refers to a character named "Maz-e-Dehgan," which translates to "the great farmer."

During the medieval period, the name "Maz" gained prominence in the region of Persia, particularly among landowners and agriculturalists. It was often associated with wealth and status, as those bearing the name were typically associated with large landholdings or successful farming ventures.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Maz al-Din emerged as a powerful ruler in the city of Qazvin, located in modern-day Iran. He is credited with establishing a dynasty that ruled over the region for several decades, further cementing the name's association with power and influence.

As the Persian culture and language spread throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, the name "Maz" also found its way into other regions. In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and physician named Maz al-Mulk was born in the city of Samarkand (modern-day Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and astronomy during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name "Maz" was Maz al-Din Ghaznavi, a 15th-century poet and philosopher from the city of Ghazni (modern-day Afghanistan). His works, which explored themes of spirituality and metaphysics, were widely celebrated in the Persian literary tradition.

Over the centuries, the name "Maz" has appeared in various forms and spellings, such as "Maaz," "Maez," and "Maiz," reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences within the Middle East and Central Asia. While the name has maintained its presence in these regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maz

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

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

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