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

Nejat, 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 Nejat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nejat in America

Nejat is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nejat surname appeared 139 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 Nejat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nejat 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 Nejat

The surname Nejat has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Turkey. It is derived from the Arabic word "najat," which means "salvation" or "deliverance." This name was likely given to individuals who had survived a difficult situation or had been saved from harm.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nejat can be traced back to the 13th century in Persian and Ottoman Turkish manuscripts. During this time period, the name was often associated with religious or spiritual figures who were revered for their wisdom and guidance.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Nejat was Shams al-Din Nejat, a renowned Persian poet who lived in the late 13th century. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition.

Another notable figure with the surname Nejat was Haji Nejat, a prominent Ottoman scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, and his teachings were widely respected throughout the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, the name Nejat became more widespread in the region, with several prominent individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Mustafa Nejat, a Turkish diplomat and statesman who played a key role in the negotiations leading to the establishment of the modern Republic of Turkey in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Ali Nejat Ölçen, a Turkish painter and artist who was born in 1890. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Turkey, are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.

In more recent times, the name Nejat has been associated with several notable academics and intellectuals. One such individual was Kazim Nejat Kunyeli, a Turkish sociologist and author who made significant contributions to the study of urban development and social change in Turkey during the 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Nejat has been a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and spiritual guidance. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural legacy and a deep sense of meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nejat

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

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

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