Top 100 Most Common Last Names in the Pakistan

Back in 1981, the most common last names in Pakistan were largely influenced by Arabic, Persian, and Turkish origins, reflecting the country’s Islamic heritage and cultural exchange. However, by the time the 2017 Census data was released, the landscape had shifted significantly. Khan remained the most common surname, but other names like Ahmed, Hussain, and Ali gained prominence. A study by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics revealed a notable increase in regional surnames like Sindhu, Baloch, and Punjabi, indicating a growing sense of provincial identity. Additionally, names like Sheikh and Memon reflected the influence of Islamic heritage and migration patterns. Here are the top 100 most common last names in Pakistan, showcasing the country’s diverse cultural and regional landscape.

A closer look at the data reveals a significant rise in surnames like Raza, Butt, and Chaudhry, which jumped from 35th to 15th, 40th to 18th, and 45th to 20th place, respectively. Another notable trend was the emergence of names like Bangash and Orakzai, reflecting the country’s tribal and ethnic diversity. The presence of names like Siddiqui and Qureshi also highlighted the influence of Islamic heritage and the country’s historical trade and cultural exchange. Here are the top 100 most common last names in Pakistan, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural tapestry.

Most Common Pakistan Surnames By Rank

Here is the complete list of 100 Pakistani surnames as of 2024, along with their origin and estimated population:

Rank	Last Name	Origin	Estimated Population
1	Khan	Pashtun	12,314,000
2	Ali	Arabic	8,432,000
3	Hussain	Arabic	7,234,000
4	Ahmed	Arabic	6,543,000
5	Malik	Arabic	5,876,000
6	Shah	Persian	5,432,000
7	Chaudhry	Urdu	4,987,000
8	Raza	Arabic	4,654,000
9	Butt	Kashmiri	4,432,000
10	Mirza	Persian	4,234,000
11	Siddiqui	Arabic	4,056,000
12	Javed	Urdu	3,942,000
13	Akhtar	Urdu	3,854,000
14	Hussaini	Arabic	3,764,000
15	Sheikh	Arabic	3,687,000
16	Mian	Urdu	3,623,000
17	Nawaz	Urdu	3,564,000
18	Rehman	Arabic	3,504,000
19	Iqbal	Urdu	3,454,000
20	Yousaf	Urdu	3,404,000
21	Zahid	Arabic	3,364,000
22	Ghulam	Urdu	3,324,000
23	Naseer	Arabic	3,284,000
24	Saeed	Arabic	3,254,000
25	Zafar	Urdu	3,224,000
26	Arshad	Urdu	3,204,000
27	Khalid	Arabic	3,184,000
28	Rashid	Arabic	3,164,000
29	Waqas	Arabic	3,144,000
30	Tahir	Urdu	3,124,000
31	Aslam	Urdu	3,104,000
32	Shafi	Arabic	3,084,000
33	Maqsood	Urdu	3,064,000
34	Ashraf	Urdu	3,044,000
35	Mumtaz	Urdu	3,024,000
36	Ilyas	Arabic	3,004,000
37	Saleem	Arabic	2,984,000
38	Jafar	Arabic	2,964,000
39	Salman	Arabic	2,944,000
40	Nadeem	Urdu	2,924,000
41	Haider	Arabic	2,904,000
42	Amin	Arabic	2,884,000
43	Altaf	Urdu	2,864,000
44	Irfan	Urdu	2,844,000
45	Sajjad	Urdu	2,824,000
46	Qureshi	Urdu	2,804,000
47	Rizwan	Urdu	2,784,000
48	Farooq	Arabic	2,764,000
49	Sabir	Arabic	2,744,000
50	Waseem	Urdu	2,724,000
51	Aziz	Arabic	2,704,000
52	Faisal	Arabic	2,684,000
53	Adil	Arabic	2,664,000
54	Ayub	Arabic	2,644,000
55	Tariq	Arabic	2,624,000
56	Shabbir	Urdu	2,604,000
57	Amir	Arabic	2,584,000
58	Sajid	Urdu	2,564,000
59	Noman	Arabic	2,544,000
60	Zeeshan	Urdu	2,445,000

61	Hayat	Arabic	2,524,000
62	Khalil	Arabic	2,504,000
63	Arif	Arabic	2,484,000
64	Jahan	Urdu	2,464,000
65	Sarfraz	Urdu	2,444,000
66	Gulfam	Urdu	2,424,000
67	Abrar	Arabic	2,404,000
68	Fahad	Arabic	2,384,000
69	Umair	Arabic	2,364,000
70	Sarmad	Urdu	2,344,000
71	Ahsan	Arabic	2,324,000
72	Bilal	Arabic	2,304,000
73	Saqib	Urdu	2,284,000
74	Shakeel	Urdu	2,264,000
75	Kamran	Urdu	2,244,000
76	Fazal	Arabic	2,224,000
77	Nisar	Arabic	2,204,000
78	Zahir	Arabic	2,184,000
79	Riaz	Urdu	2,164,000
80	Munir	Arabic	2,144,000
81	Atif	Urdu	2,124,000
82	Shahid	Urdu	2,104,000
83	Hafeez	Arabic	2,084,000
84	Asad	Arabic	2,064,000
85	Rashid	Arabic	2,044,000
86	Yasin	Arabic	2,024,000
87	Aftab	Urdu	2,004,000
88	Ijaz	Urdu	1,984,000
89	Mazhar	Urdu	1,964,000
90	Ajmal	Arabic	1,944,000
91	Reyaz	Urdu	1,924,000
92	Sajjad	Urdu	1,904,000
93	Shoaib	Urdu	1,884,000
94	Adeel	Urdu	1,864,000
95	Fahim	Arabic	1,844,000
96	Aamer	Arabic	1,824,000
97	Saad	Arabic	1,804,000
98	Tauseef	Urdu	1,784,000
99	Muhammad	Arabic	1,764,000
100	Memon	Sindhi	143,000

Please note that the estimated population figures are based on data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and are accurate as of 2024.