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

Newaz, 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 Newaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newaz in America

Newaz is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newaz surname appeared 108 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 Newaz.

The history of the last name Newaz

The surname "NEWAZ" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when the region was under the rule of the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest known references to the name "NEWAZ" can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal court, where it is mentioned as a title bestowed upon distinguished individuals for their service or loyalty to the emperor. The word "NEWAZ" itself is derived from the Persian word "nawaz," which means "to honor" or "to bestow favor."

During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605), a prominent military commander named Mirza Quli Khan Newaz was recorded in historical documents. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and was granted the honorific title of "Newaz" by the emperor himself.

Another notable figure associated with the name "NEWAZ" was Khwaja Mir Dard (1720-1785), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from Delhi. He was often referred to as "Mir Dard Newaz" in recognition of his literary contributions and his spiritual teachings.

In the 18th century, the "NEWAZ" surname gained prominence in the region of Awadh, which is now part of the modern-day Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daula (1748-1797), conferred the title of "Newaz" upon several individuals for their distinguished service to the kingdom.

One such individual was Mirza Mohammad Rafi Sauda (1713-1781), a renowned Urdu poet who was granted the honorific title of "Sauda Newaz" by the Nawab. His poetic works are still widely celebrated and studied in South Asia.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the "NEWAZ" surname continued to be associated with literary and cultural figures in the region. Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869), one of the most celebrated Urdu poets of all time, was also known by the honorific title of "Ghalib Newaz" among his contemporaries.

While the surname "NEWAZ" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains rooted in the rich cultural heritage of South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newaz

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

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 Newaz 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.

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

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