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HAFIZ Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

4,763rd

Most common surname in India

11,871

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Hafiz. This surname is a fascinating one, with roots in both forced and voluntary migrations. The name itself suggests a connection to Islamic tradition, indicating a lineage of scholars or religious figures. Forced migrations, particularly during the Islamic conquests, likely played a role in spreading this surname across various regions. Voluntary migrations, driven by trade, religious pilgrimage, or seeking new opportunities, further contributed to its evolution and distribution. The specific patterns of settlement associated with this surname would depend on the region and historical context.

State-wise distribution of people with HAFIZ surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Madhya Pradesh

1,104

Maharashtra state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Maharashtra

972

Bihar state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Bihar

855

Jammu and Kashmir state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Jammu and Kashmir

384

Delhi state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Delhi

289

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Uttar Pradesh

271

Tamil Nadu state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Tamil Nadu

213

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Andhra Pradesh

195

Karnataka state distribution for HAFIZ surname

Karnataka

112

West Bengal state distribution for HAFIZ surname

West Bengal

86

Category-wise distribution of people with HAFIZ surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname HAFIZ appear across 4 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for HAFIZ surname

3,252 (69%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HAFIZ surname

879 (19%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for HAFIZ surname

602 (13%)

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for HAFIZ surname

3 (0.1%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The HAFIZ surname is found across multiple communities including Sunni Muslim, Barelvi, Deobandi, Memon, Shia Muslim, Deccani Muslims, Pasmanda, Qureshi, Ashraf Bengali Muslims, Mirasi communities.

The HAFIZ surname is primarily associated with the Islam religion.

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the HAFIZ surname with 1,104 records (24.6%).

HAFIZ is ranked #4763 in India with approximately 11,871 people bearing this surname.

The HAFIZ surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (24.6%), Maharashtra (21.7%), Bihar (19.1%).

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