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

Amanullah, 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 Amanullah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amanullah in America

Amanullah is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amanullah surname appeared 118 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 Amanullah.

The history of the last name Amanullah

The surname AMANULLAH originated in the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of northern India. It has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name AMANULLAH is a combination of two Arabic words: "Aman," meaning peace or security, and "Ullah," which is a variation of the word "Allah," referring to God or the Supreme Being in Islamic belief. Together, the name can be interpreted as "Peace of God" or "Security from God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AMANULLAH can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who held prominent positions within the Mughal court or served as military leaders and administrators.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname AMANULLAH gained wider recognition due to Amanullah Khan (1892-1960), who ruled as the King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize Afghanistan and introduce reforms, including the emancipation of women and the establishment of educational institutions.

Another notable figure with the surname AMANULLAH was Amanullah Khan Saddozai (1737-1823), a prominent Afghan tribal leader and military commander who played a crucial role in the Afghan struggle for independence against the Durrani Empire in the late 18th century.

Other historical figures with the surname AMANULLAH include:

1. Amanullah Khan Khakwani (1891-1948), an Indian Muslim politician and a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
2. Amanullah Khan Shadani (1857-1923), an Afghan poet and scholar known for his contributions to Pashto literature.
3. Amanullah Khan Lodhi (1670-1748), a Pashtun chieftain and military leader who ruled over parts of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.
4. Amanullah Khan Bahadur (1858-1934), an influential landlord and politician in British India, who served as a member of the Bengal Legislative Council.
5. Amanullah Khan Sial (1928-2021), a Pakistani politician and former Governor of Punjab province.

While the surname AMANULLAH has its origins in the Middle East and Central Asia, it has gained a global presence due to migration patterns and cultural exchanges over the centuries. However, it remains deeply rooted in the Islamic and Afghan cultural traditions, reflecting the values of peace, security, and devotion to the divine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amanullah

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

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 Amanullah 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.

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

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