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

Tareen, 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 Tareen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tareen in America

Tareen is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tareen surname appeared 234 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 Tareen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tareen 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 Tareen

The surname Tareen has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "Tarin," which means "darkness" or "gloom." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with people who lived in remote or secluded areas, or perhaps those who had a darker complexion.

One of the earliest known references to the Tareen name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This work contains a comprehensive account of the administration and revenue systems of the Mughal Empire, and it mentions the Tareen as a prominent tribe or clan in the region of present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

The Tareen name is closely associated with the Pashtun ethnic group, particularly the Ghilji and Kakar tribes. These tribes have a long and storied history in the region, and many notable figures have borne the Tareen surname over the centuries.

One such figure was Malik Ahmed Tareen, a 17th-century Pashtun chieftain and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire's expansion into the region. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in defending the territorial integrity of the Pashtun tribes.

Another prominent Tareen was Sardar Muhammad Tareen, a 19th-century Pashtun leader who played a key role in the Anglo-Afghan Wars. He fought alongside the Afghan forces against the British and was known for his strategic acumen and unwavering determination.

In more recent times, the Tareen name has continued to be associated with notable individuals. Sikandar Khan Tareen, a Pakistani politician and businessman, served as a member of the National Assembly and was instrumental in the development of the country's agricultural sector.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the Tareen name can be found in different regions and languages. For instance, in the Punjabi language, the name is sometimes spelled as "Tarin," while in Urdu, it may be written as "Tareen" or "Tarin."

Throughout its long history, the Tareen surname has been linked to a rich tapestry of cultural traditions, military exploits, and political influence in the Indian subcontinent. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, and it has since been borne by numerous notable figures across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tareen

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

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

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