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

Aqeel, 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 Aqeel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aqeel in America

Aqeel is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aqeel surname appeared 205 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 Aqeel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aqeel 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 Aqeel

The surname "AQEEL" has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "aqil," which means "intelligent" or "wise." This name is primarily found in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.

The earliest recorded use of the surname "AQEEL" dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was often used as a descriptive name to recognize individuals who were known for their intelligence and wisdom within their communities.

In the 10th century, the name "AQEEL" appeared in several historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Islamic world during that time. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname "AQEEL" who held prominent positions as scholars, advisors, or government officials.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "AQEEL" was Abu al-Aqeel al-Baghdadi (920-995 CE), a renowned Arabic scholar and poet from Baghdad. He was renowned for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of the Arabic language.

Another prominent figure with the surname "AQEEL" was Imam Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Aqeel (1103-1183 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Mecca. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and his commentary on the Qur'an.

In the 13th century, the name "AQEEL" appeared in various court records and legal documents from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Several individuals with this surname were mentioned as merchants, landowners, or officials within the Mamluk administration.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, the surname "AQEEL" was also found in various records and historical documents. One notable figure from this period was Muhammad al-Aqeel (1570-1638 CE), a prominent Ottoman scholar and theologian who authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence.

In more recent times, the surname "AQEEL" has been associated with several influential individuals from the Middle East, including writers, artists, and intellectuals. One such figure was Abdulhadi al-Aqeel (1916-1996 CE), a Saudi Arabian poet and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of modern Arabic literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aqeel

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

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

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