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

Ayoub, 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 Ayoub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayoub in America

Ayoub is the 10545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayoub surname appeared 3,041 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 Ayoub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayoub 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 Ayoub

The surname Ayoub has its origins in the Arab world, with roots tracing back to the 6th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Ayyub," meaning "one who repents" or "one who is patient." It is believed to be a variant of the biblical name Job, which has been revered in both Judaic and Islamic traditions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ayoub surname can be found in manuscripts and records from the Middle East and North Africa. One notable example is the 12th-century manuscript "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), which mentions several individuals bearing the name Ayoub.

During the Islamic Golden Age, the name Ayoub gained prominence, with several notable figures leaving their mark on history. One such individual was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, also known as Rhazes (865-925 AD), a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and a pioneering figure in the fields of medicine and alchemy.

Another prominent figure was Ibn Ayoub al-Raqqi (1165-1239 AD), a Syrian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of optics and the development of the astrolabe.

As the Islamic empires expanded, the surname Ayoub spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. In the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades, the name appears in records from the Iberian Peninsula, where it was likely brought by Arab settlers and conquistadors.

One notable figure from this period was Abu Ayoub al-Ansari (628-672 AD), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in early Islamic history. He played a crucial role in the Islamic conquest of Syria and is revered for his bravery and devotion.

In more recent times, the surname Ayoub has been carried by influential individuals such as Naguib Mahfouz (1911-2006), an Egyptian novelist and Nobel laureate in literature, and Joseph Ayoub (1857-1951), a Lebanese-American writer and poet who played a significant role in the Arabic literary renaissance.

While the surname Ayoub is most prevalent in the Arab world, it has also found its way into various cultures and communities around the globe, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayoub

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

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

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