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

Qazi, 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 Qazi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qazi in America

Qazi is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qazi surname appeared 1,219 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 Qazi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qazi 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 Qazi

The surname QAZI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions that are now parts of modern-day Pakistan and India. The name has its roots in the Arabic word "qadi," which means "judge" or "magistrate." It is closely associated with the Islamic judicial system and the role of the qadi in interpreting and administering Islamic law.

In the early centuries of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent, the title of Qazi was bestowed upon individuals who served as judges and legal scholars within the Islamic judicial system. Over time, the title evolved into a hereditary surname, particularly among families with a tradition of legal expertise and religious scholarship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QAZI can be found in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th century. Several notable individuals bearing the surname QAZI served as advisors, scholars, and legal experts during this period.

One such individual was Qazi Mughis Uddin, who lived in the 13th century and was a renowned jurist and scholar. He served as the chief judge (Qazi-ul-Quzat) during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish, and his legal opinions and writings were widely respected.

Another notable figure was Qazi Nurullah Shustari, who lived in the 15th century and was a prominent scholar and poet. He served as the chief judge during the reign of Sultan Bahlol Lodi and is known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.

In the 16th century, Qazi Ahmad Amin Razi, a legal scholar and theologian from Delhi, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic scholarship. He wrote extensively on various aspects of Islamic law and theology.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the surname QAZI continued to be associated with legal and religious scholars. One notable figure was Qazi Nurullah Shustari, who served as the chief judge during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

In more recent history, Qazi Motahar Hossain (1908-1987) was a renowned Bengali writer and scholar from Bangladesh. He made significant contributions to Bengali literature and was a prominent figure in the Bengali language movement.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname QAZI who have left their mark on history. The name continues to be prevalent in various regions of South Asia and beyond, reflecting its deep-rooted association with Islamic legal traditions and scholarly pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qazi

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

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

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