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

Vaez, 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 Vaez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaez in America

Vaez is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaez surname appeared 187 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 Vaez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaez 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 Vaez

The surname "VAEZ" is believed to have originated in the region of Persia, now modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "vaz," which means "preacher" or "one who exhorts." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were religious leaders or scholars in their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "VAEZ" can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. Rumi's works mention a person named "Vaez" who was a respected scholar and teacher.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname "VAEZ" was Shams al-Din Muhammad Vaez, a Persian scholar and writer who authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He was born in the city of Isfahan in 1320 and died in 1392.

During the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which ruled from 1501 to 1736, the name "VAEZ" gained prominence among the religious and scholarly classes. One prominent individual was Mir Mohammad Vaez, a cleric and poet who lived in the 16th century and served as the chief preacher at the Masjid-e Shah in Isfahan.

In the 17th century, a renowned Persian calligrapher and poet named Mirza Mohammad Ali Vaez gained recognition for his exceptional calligraphic works and poetic compositions. He was born in Isfahan in 1620 and died in 1692.

Another notable figure with the surname "VAEZ" was Mirza Abbas Vaez, a Persian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the two empires.

As the surname "VAEZ" spread beyond Persia, it was adopted by various communities and may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its roots can be traced back to the Persian word "vaz," reflecting the historical significance of religious scholars and preachers in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaez

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

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

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