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

Rizwan, 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 Rizwan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rizwan in America

Rizwan is the 42858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rizwan surname appeared 505 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 Rizwan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rizwan 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 Rizwan

The surname Rizwan has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in areas that are now part of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Syria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "rizwān," which means "satisfaction" or "contentment."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Rizwan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of the Islamic caliphate. It is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts and records from that time period, often appearing as a personal name or a title associated with individuals of high social standing or religious significance.

One of the most notable early references to the name Rizwan can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "rizwān" is used to describe the state of contentment and satisfaction that is promised to the righteous in paradise. This association with spiritual bliss and divine approval likely contributed to the name's popularity and adoption as a surname.

In the 9th century CE, there are records of an influential Muslim scholar and jurist named Abu Rizwan al-Baghdadi, who was born in Baghdad and played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence. His name and legacy helped to further cement the surname Rizwan's presence in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Rizwan was Rizwan al-Din Husayn, a Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and devotion, were widely celebrated and helped to spread the name's recognition throughout the Persian-speaking world.

During the medieval period, the surname Rizwan also found its way into various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas that were under the influence of Persian and Islamic culture. This led to the emergence of variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as "Rizvi" or "Rizvi," which are still common among certain communities in South Asia today.

Over the centuries, the surname Rizwan has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military leaders. Some notable examples include the 16th-century Ottoman statesman Rizwan Pasha, the 19th-century Indian poet and scholar Rizwan Ali Khan, and the contemporary Pakistani cricketer Rizwan Ahmed.

While the surname Rizwan has its roots in the Arabic and Persian cultures of the Middle East, it has now spread across the globe and can be found among various communities and ethnicities, reflecting the rich diversity and influence of these ancient civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rizwan

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

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

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