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

Unnisa, 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 Unnisa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unnisa in America

Unnisa is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unnisa surname appeared 114 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 Unnisa.

The history of the last name Unnisa

The surname "UNNISA" originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of South Asia. It is believed to have its roots in the Persian language, where "Un" means "that" and "Nisa" means "woman". The earliest records of this surname date back to the 16th century during the Mughal era in India.

One of the earliest known references to the name "UNNISA" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document written by Abu'l-Fazl, the vizier of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document contains detailed records of the administration and governance of the Mughal Empire, including lists of officials and noblemen.

The name "UNNISA" was particularly prevalent among the Muslim communities of the Indian subcontinent, and it is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this surname were noblewomen or courtiers associated with the Mughal court. One such notable figure was Unnisa Begum, a 17th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Sufi saint named Unnisa Khanum, who is said to have lived in the city of Lucknow, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her shrine, known as the Dargah of Unnisa Khanum, still exists and is a popular pilgrimage site for devotees.

Another prominent figure with the surname "UNNISA" was Unnisa Begum, a 19th-century Urdu poet and scholar from the city of Hyderabad, in present-day Telangana, India. She was known for her contributions to Urdu literature and her patronage of the arts.

In the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname "UNNISA" was Unnisa Begum, a Pakistani classical singer and musician. She was born in 1932 and was widely recognized for her mastery of the thumri and ghazal genres of Hindustani classical music.

While the surname "UNNISA" has its origins in South Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and cultural significance remain deeply intertwined with the Indian subcontinent and its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unnisa

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

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 Unnisa 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.

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

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