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

Anjum, 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 Anjum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anjum in America

Anjum is the 29171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anjum surname appeared 812 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 Anjum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anjum 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 Anjum

The surname Anjum has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "anjum," which means "stars" or "celestial bodies." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who were associated with astronomy, astrology, or celestial studies in ancient times.

Anjum is commonly found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas with a significant Muslim population. It is speculated that the name was brought to the region by Arab traders and scholars who traveled to India during the medieval period, spreading their knowledge and influence across various parts of the subcontinent.

While there are no definitive historical records of the earliest use of the surname Anjum, it is likely that it emerged during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century. This period witnessed a flourishing of scientific and cultural advancements in the Arab world, including significant contributions to the field of astronomy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anjum can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi refers to the celestial bodies and stars, which may have been a reference to individuals with the surname Anjum.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Anjum, including:

1. Mirza Anjum (1831-1897), an Urdu poet and writer from Delhi, India.
2. Anjum Shahid (1941-1975), a Pakistani playwright and screenwriter known for his contributions to Pakistani television and cinema.
3. Anjum Niaz (born 1950), a Pakistani novelist and short story writer, known for her works exploring the lives of women in Pakistan.
4. Anjum Rajabali (born 1963), an Indian screenwriter and lyricist who has worked on several Bollywood films.
5. Anjum Anand (born 1972), a British Indian chef, author, and television personality known for popularizing Indian cuisine in the United Kingdom.

While the surname Anjum may have originated from Arabic roots, it has become a part of the diverse cultural tapestry of various regions, particularly in South Asia, where it has been carried by individuals from different backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anjum

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Anjum, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!