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

Razvi, 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 Razvi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Razvi in America

Razvi is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Razvi surname appeared 429 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 Razvi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Razvi 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 Razvi

The surname RAZVI traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern region of present-day Pakistan and India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name RAZVI is derived from the Persian word "Razi," which means "contented" or "satisfied." It is thought to have been initially adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who exhibited a sense of contentment or satisfaction with their circumstances.

In the early historical records, variations of the spelling can be found, such as Razwi, Razavi, and Razzvi. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the challenges of standardized spelling during that era.

One of the earliest known references to the name RAZVI can be found in the Persian manuscript "Gulistan" by the poet Saadi Shirazi, written in the 13th century. The manuscript mentions a certain "Razi" who was a renowned scholar and philosopher.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the RAZVI surname gained prominence. Several notable individuals bore this surname, including Hakim Abdul Razvi (1542-1608), a renowned physician and scholar who served in the court of Emperor Akbar.

Another prominent figure was Mirza Razi Razvi (1635-1705), a poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and spirituality. His works, such as "Diwan-e-Razi," are considered valuable contributions to the literary and spiritual heritage of the region.

In the 18th century, Sayyid Ahmad Razvi (1730-1786) was a revered Sufi saint and scholar who played a significant role in spreading Islamic teachings and establishing educational institutions in the region.

The RAZVI surname also has connections to certain place names in the Indian subcontinent. For example, the town of Razvi Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, India, is said to have derived its name from the presence of RAZVI families in the area.

Other notable individuals with the RAZVI surname include Abdul Qadir Razvi (1880-1955), a prominent political activist and leader in the Indian independence movement, and Syed Muzzammil Razvi (1905-1972), a renowned Islamic scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Razvi

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

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

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