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

Parvez, 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 Parvez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parvez in America

Parvez is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parvez surname appeared 416 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 Parvez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parvez 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 Parvez

The surname Parvez originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Pakistan and northern India. Its roots can be traced back to the Persian language, where the word "Parvez" means "victorious" or "prosperous." The name gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name Parvez can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Mughal period. One notable example is the Akbarnama, a biographical account of the life and reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. The book mentions several individuals with the surname Parvez, indicating their connections to the royal court or their achievements in various fields.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Parvez date back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Mirza Ghazi Beg Parvez, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of Akbar during the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Mirza Rustam Parvez, a renowned military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Jahangir in the early 17th century.

The surname Parvez has been associated with several place names and older spellings over the centuries. For example, the town of Parvez in present-day Pakistan was named after a local ruler or nobleman bearing the surname Parvez. Additionally, the name has appeared in various forms, such as Parvaiz, Parvayz, and Parwez, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Among the famous individuals throughout history who bore the surname Parvez, one can mention:

1. Amir Khusrau Parvez (1253-1325), a renowned Sufi mystic, scholar, and writer who contributed greatly to the development of Persian literature and music during the Delhi Sultanate.

2. Mirza Muhammad Parvez (1589-1640), a prominent nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

3. Muhammad Parvez Mirza (1637-1677), a Mughal prince and the son of the emperor Aurangzeb, known for his involvement in various military campaigns and administrative roles.

4. Mir Jumla Parvez (1611-1663), a distinguished military leader, statesman, and governor who played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb.

5. Nasir Parvez (1847-1924), a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from British India, renowned for his contributions to the ghazal poetry tradition.

The surname Parvez has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the cultural and political tapestry of the Indian subcontinent. Its association with the Mughal Empire and its enduring presence in various regions and literary traditions make it a fascinating subject of study for historians and scholars alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parvez

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

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

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