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

Amjad, 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 Amjad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amjad in America

Amjad is the 37076th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amjad surname appeared 602 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 Amjad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amjad 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 Amjad

The surname "AMJAD" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "امجد" which means "glorious" or "most glorious." The name likely originated in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic is the predominant language.

The earliest known record of the surname "AMJAD" can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early days of the Islamic era. It is believed that the name was initially given as a title or an honorific to individuals who exhibited exceptional bravery or achieved great feats.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname "AMJAD" was Al-Amjad ibn Munqidh, a prominent Arab poet and warrior who lived in the 11th century. He was a member of the influential Munqidh family and served as the governor of several cities in modern-day Syria and Lebanon.

In the 12th century, the name "AMJAD" gained further prominence with the rise of the Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Al-Amjad ibn al-Adil, a prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Damascus against the Crusaders.

During the Mamluk era, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, the surname "AMJAD" continued to be associated with military prowess and leadership. One prominent figure from this time was Al-Amjad al-Husami, a Mamluk commander who served under Sultan Al-Ashraf Khalil and was known for his bravery in battles against the Mongols.

In more recent history, the name "AMJAD" has been carried by several influential scholars and intellectuals. One notable example is Amjad Ali Khan, an Indian classical musician and sarod player who was born in 1945 and has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

Another notable bearer of the surname "AMJAD" is Amjad Nasser, a Jordanian writer and poet who was born in 1955. He has published several collections of poetry and novels and has received numerous literary awards for his work.

It is worth noting that while the surname "AMJAD" is predominantly found in the Middle East and among Arab communities, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical roots and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amjad

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

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

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