Explore the Family Name Ejaz
The meaning of Ejaz
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from a personal name based on Arabic iʿjāz ‘miracle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ejaz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ejaz significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ejaz was the 93,841st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 53,072nd spot—an impressive 43.44% change. The count of individuals with this last name also jumped from 181 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, a notable increase of 115.47%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ejaz per 100k rose by 85.71%, from 0.07 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #53,072 | 43.44% |
| Count | 181 | 390 | 115.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ejaz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Ejaz is Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 86.74% of those with the last name Ejaz in 2000, and increased slightly to 88.72% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities (from 6.63% to 3.33%). Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Ejaz slightly decreased by 2.01% during the same period. Additionally, the data shows a small emergence of Hispanic representation, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. There were no changes in Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.74% | 88.72% | 2.28% |
| White | 4.97% | 4.87% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 6.63% | 3.33% | -49.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |