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

Aslam, 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 Aslam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aslam in America

Aslam is the 14848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aslam surname appeared 1,995 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aslam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aslam 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 Aslam

The surname ASLAM originated from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in modern-day Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Islam," which means "submission to God" or "peace." This suggests that the surname ASLAM likely belonged to individuals who embraced the Islamic faith or were closely associated with it.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname ASLAM can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic expansion across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. As the religion spread, individuals bearing this name may have traveled and settled in various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions influenced by Islamic culture.

One of the earliest known references to the surname ASLAM can be found in the "Sirat Rasul Allah" (Biography of the Messenger of God), a historical text written by Ibn Ishaq in the 8th century CE. This work mentions several companions of the Prophet Muhammad who bore names related to the word "Islam," potentially including individuals with the surname ASLAM.

During the medieval period, the surname ASLAM gained prominence in various Islamic dynasties and empires. For example, there are records of individuals with this name serving as scholars, administrators, and military leaders in the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE) and the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt (1250-1517 CE).

One notable figure with the surname ASLAM was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Aslam, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Baghdad and gained recognition for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).

Another prominent individual was Mustafa al-Aslam, a 14th-century poet and scholar from Damascus, Syria. His works, including poetry and literary criticism, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Ottoman military commander named Aslam Pasha, who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He participated in numerous campaigns and played a significant role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire.

During the 18th century, Aslam Khan was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire, serving as a military leader and governor of the Punjab region in modern-day Pakistan and India.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname ASLAM may have occurred over time and across different regions, including ISLAM, ISLAMI, and ASLAMI, among others. Additionally, the surname may have been associated with certain place names or locations where individuals bearing this name resided or held influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aslam

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

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

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