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

Niaz, 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 Niaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niaz in America

Niaz is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niaz surname appeared 236 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 Niaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niaz 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 Niaz

The surname NIAZ originated from the Indian subcontinent, primarily from the regions of modern-day Pakistan and North India. It has its roots in the Persian language and is believed to have derived from the word "niyaz," which means "desire" or "wish."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NIAZ can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire. It was commonly used among Muslim families of Persian and Central Asian descent who had settled in the region. The name is also found in various historical documents and records from that era, such as land registers and census records.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname NIAZ was Mir Niaz (1587-1657), a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. His works, which were written in Persian, focused on themes of love, spirituality, and philosophy.

Another prominent figure with the surname NIAZ was Mirza Muhammad Niaz Baig (1730-1810), a military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Empire and later became the governor of Rohilkhand, a region in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India.

During the 19th century, the surname NIAZ was also associated with the princely state of Bahawalpur, located in present-day Pakistan. One notable member of the ruling family was Nawab Muhammad Niaz Khan (1835-1866), who served as the Nawab of Bahawalpur from 1858 until his death.

In more recent history, Niaz Ahmed Khan (1892-1971) was a prominent Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the country's first Prime Minister after its independence in 1947. He played a crucial role in the formation of the new nation and is remembered for his efforts in establishing a stable democratic system.

Another notable figure with the surname NIAZ was Niaz Muhammad Khan (1915-2003), a Pakistani diplomat and writer. He served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States, and was also a prolific author, publishing numerous books on history, politics, and international relations.

The surname NIAZ has also been associated with various places and locations across the Indian subcontinent. For instance, the town of Niaz Baig in Uttar Pradesh, India, is believed to have been named after the aforementioned Mirza Muhammad Niaz Baig.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niaz

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

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

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