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

Mumtaz, 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 Mumtaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mumtaz in America

Mumtaz is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mumtaz surname appeared 464 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 Mumtaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mumtaz 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 Mumtaz

The surname MUMTAZ is of Persian origin and traces its roots back to the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Persian words "mumt?z" meaning "distinguished" or "eminent". It is believed that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who held esteemed positions or displayed exceptional qualities.

During the reign of the Mughal Empire, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name MUMTAZ gained prominence among the nobility and affluent classes. One of the earliest and most renowned bearers of this name was Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Born Arjumand Banu Begum in 1593, she was given the name "Mumtaz Mahal" meaning "Jewel of the Palace" after her marriage in 1612. Her untimely death in 1631 during childbirth prompted Shah Jahan to construct the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra as a mausoleum in her honor.

Records from the Mughal era indicate that the name MUMTAZ was commonly used among the aristocracy and influential families. It is possible that some historical figures bearing this name were mentioned in manuscripts or imperial records, though specific examples are scarce.

In the post-Mughal period, the name MUMTAZ continued to be used by various communities across the Indian subcontinent. One notable bearer of this surname was Mumtaz Ali Khan (1750-1835), a prominent nobleman and statesman who served as the Nawab of Bengal during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Another significant figure bearing the MUMTAZ surname was Mumtaz Begum (1908-1987), a renowned Indian classical singer and actress who was considered a pioneer in the field of Hindustani music. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, for her contributions to the arts.

In the realm of literature, Mumtaz Shirin (1925-1992) was a celebrated Urdu novelist and short story writer from Pakistan. Her works explored themes of social injustice, gender dynamics, and the struggles of women in traditional societies.

While the surname MUMTAZ has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted by various communities across the world, reflecting the cultural and historical influences of the Mughal Empire. However, it is important to note that the name's origins and associations trace back to the Persian language and the illustrious era of the Mughals in South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mumtaz

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

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

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