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

Ahad, 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 Ahad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahad in America

Ahad is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahad surname appeared 452 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 Ahad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahad 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 Ahad

The surname Ahad is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of present-day Pakistan. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "ahad," which means "one" or "single," indicating a possible connection to the concept of monotheism or the oneness of God in Islamic belief.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahad can be found in the historical records of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled parts of northern India and modern-day Pakistan from the 13th to the 16th centuries. During this period, several individuals bearing the surname Ahad held positions of importance within the administrative and military ranks of the sultanate.

One notable figure was Malik Ahad Khan, a prominent military commander who served under Sultan Ala-ud-Din Khalji in the late 13th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in various battles against neighboring kingdoms.

Another individual of historical significance was Ahad Khan Lodi, a nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Lodi dynasty, which ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526. He was a skilled warrior and a trusted advisor to the Lodi sultans.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire, the name Ahad also gained prominence. Ahad Beg was a renowned poet and scholar who served as a court poet under the patronage of Emperor Akbar. His literary works, including ghazals and qasidas, were highly regarded and celebrated in the Mughal court.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name Ahad appears in the annals of the Maratha Empire, which dominated large parts of the Indian subcontinent. Ahad Khan Panni was a distinguished military leader who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Maratha territories under the leadership of Peshwa Baji Rao I.

Another notable figure from this period was Ahad Ali Khan, a skilled administrator and diplomat who served as the Nawab of Lakhisarai, a region in present-day Bihar, India. He was known for his efforts in promoting economic development and maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahad

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

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

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