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

Atif, 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 Atif surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atif in America

Atif is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atif surname appeared 278 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 Atif.

The history of the last name Atif

The surname "ATIF" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabic-speaking regions. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "atif," which means "gentle" or "kind." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive name given to someone with a gentle or compassionate nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "ATIF" date back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic era. It is mentioned in several historical manuscripts and records from that time period, indicating its use as a surname among Arab communities.

One notable individual who bore the surname "ATIF" was Abu Bakr al-Atif, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and is celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.

Another notable figure was Atif al-Din al-Abhari, a Persian philosopher and logician who lived in the 13th century AD. He was born in Abhar, a city in present-day Iran, and was known for his works on logic, metaphysics, and Islamic philosophy.

In the 14th century, there was a prominent Muslim scholar and historian named Atif al-Din al-Shirazi, who hailed from the city of Shiraz in present-day Iran. He authored several influential works on history, theology, and Islamic jurisprudence.

During the 15th century, a famous Arabic poet and writer named Atif al-Din al-Baghdadi lived in Baghdad, Iraq. He is renowned for his contributions to Arabic poetry and literature, and his works are still studied and appreciated today.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname "ATIF" was Atif Aslam, a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and actor born in 1983. He has gained widespread popularity across South Asia and the Middle East for his contributions to the music industry.

It is worth noting that the surname "ATIF" has also been found in other regions, such as Turkey and parts of Europe, likely due to the spread of Arabic influence and migration over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Middle East and the Arabic language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atif

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

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

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