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

Murtaza, 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 Murtaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murtaza in America

Murtaza is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murtaza surname appeared 364 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 Murtaza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murtaza 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 Murtaza

The surname MURTAZA has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "murtaza," which means "chosen one" or "chosen by God." The name holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.

In the early days of Islam, the name MURTAZA was often used as an honorific title for individuals who were highly esteemed or revered within the Muslim community. It was commonly associated with prominent figures, scholars, and spiritual leaders who had made significant contributions to the faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MURTAZA can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These sources often refer to individuals bearing this name, indicating its widespread use during that period.

The surname MURTAZA has been closely linked to the city of Karbala in modern-day Iraq, which is a significant religious site for Shia Muslims. Many historical records and manuscripts from the region mention individuals with this surname, suggesting its prevalence in the area.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname MURTAZA. One of the most famous was Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, who was also known as Ali al-Murtaza. He lived from 599 to 661 AD and played a crucial role in the early development of Islam.

Another prominent individual was Abu al-Qasim al-Murtaza, a renowned Shia scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century AD. He was highly respected for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

In the 12th century, there was Nasir al-Din al-Murtaza, a notable Persian poet and philosopher who hailed from the city of Nishapur in present-day Iran. His works were widely acclaimed and influential during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, a reformist and activist named Murtaza Muhammad Ali Bahadur Ansari, better known as Murtaza Quli Khan, played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1825 and died in 1890.

In more recent times, Murtaza Bhutto, the son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was a prominent figure in Pakistani politics. He was born in 1954 and was assassinated in 1996 during a political rally in Karachi.

While the surname MURTAZA has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic tradition, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, North Africa, and Europe, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murtaza

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

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

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