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

Sarfraz, 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 Sarfraz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarfraz in America

Sarfraz is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarfraz surname appeared 221 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 Sarfraz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarfraz 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 Sarfraz

The surname Sarfraz is of Arabic origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic words "sar" meaning "head" and "faraz" meaning "excellence" or "distinction." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 7th and 10th centuries.

The earliest known records of the Sarfraz surname can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The name was particularly prevalent in areas like modern-day Iraq, Iran, and Syria, where Arabic culture and language had a significant influence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Sarfraz surname was Abu al-Qasim Sarfraz, a renowned Persian poet who lived during the 10th century. His poetic works, which celebrated the virtues of bravery and excellence, are said to have contributed to the popularity of the name in the region.

In the 12th century, the Sarfraz surname appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. One notable figure from this period was Malik Sarfraz, a military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Baghdad against Mongol invaders in the 1250s.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East and parts of Europe, the Sarfraz surname continued to be recorded in various administrative documents and records. One prominent individual was Ibrahim Sarfraz, a high-ranking Ottoman official who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century.

As the name spread across different regions, it also underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some areas, it was written as Sarfaraz or Sarfaraz, while in others, it took on forms like Sarfrazi or Sarfraazi.

Other notable individuals with the Sarfraz surname include:

1. Mirza Sarfraz Khan (1710-1786), a renowned Mughal-era poet and calligrapher from present-day Pakistan.
2. Ghulam Sarfraz (1875-1949), an influential Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from India.
3. Mahmoud Sarfraz (1896-1971), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister in the 1950s.
4. Iftikhar Sarfraz (1923-2008), a renowned Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1950s.
5. Sarfraz Ahmed (born 1987), a famous Pakistani cricketer who captained the national team and led them to their first ever Champions Trophy victory in 2017.

While the Sarfraz surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread across various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those with historical ties to the Arab world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarfraz

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

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

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