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

Mirza, 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 Mirza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirza in America

Mirza is the 6940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirza surname appeared 4,831 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mirza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mirza 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 Mirza

The surname Mirza originated in Persia, modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "mir," which means "lord" or "prince," and the suffix "za," which indicates lineage or descent. The name was initially used to refer to members of the Persian royal family or nobility.

In the 16th century, the Mirza surname gained prominence in the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent. During this period, the title "Mirza" was bestowed upon the sons and grandsons of Mughal emperors, as well as other members of the imperial family. The Mirzas played a significant role in the administration and governance of the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mirza surname can be found in the Akbarnama, a historical chronicle written by Abul Fazl during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605). The Akbarnama mentions several Mirzas who served as officials and nobles in Akbar's court.

Over time, the Mirza surname spread beyond the Persian and Mughal empires, and it can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in South Asia and Central Asia. Some notable individuals with the Mirza surname include:

1. Ghulam Ahmad Mirza (1835-1908), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim movement.
2. Iskandar Mirza (1899-1969), the first President of Pakistan.
3. Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869), a renowned Urdu and Persian poet from the Mughal era.
4. Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797-1869), another name for the poet Mirza Ghalib.
5. Mirza Fatali Akhundov (1812-1878), an Azerbaijani playwright and philosopher.

The Mirza surname has a rich history and has been associated with nobility, literature, and leadership throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced back to Persia, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be a part of diverse cultural traditions across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirza

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

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

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