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

Baqai, 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 Baqai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baqai in America

Baqai is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baqai surname appeared 139 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 Baqai.

The history of the last name Baqai

The surname BAQAI originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is derived from the Arabic word "baqa," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." The name likely emerged during the Islamic Golden Age, spanning the 8th to 13th centuries, when Arabic culture and language significantly influenced the region.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the BAQAI surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273). In his works, Rumi referred to a contemporary scholar and mystic known as Sheikh Baqai, indicating the existence of this surname during the 13th century.

The BAQAI name has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Nur ad-Din Abd ar-Rahman al-Baqai (1489-1557), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Syria. He is best known for his comprehensive commentary on the Qur'an, titled "Anwar at-Tanzil wa Asrar at-Ta'wil."

Another prominent bearer of the BAQAI surname was Mirza Muhammad Baqai (1543-1603), a Persian poet and calligrapher during the Safavid era. His poetic works, renowned for their mystical and spiritual themes, have been preserved and studied by scholars of Persian literature.

In the 18th century, Mirza Abu'l-Qasim Baqai (1724-1795) emerged as a prominent figure in the field of Persian literature. Born in Shiraz, Iran, he was a celebrated poet and author, known for his mastery of various poetic forms and his contributions to the literary tradition of his time.

Moving into the modern era, Syed Ahmad Baqai (1892-1980) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from India. He served as the Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir and authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the BAQAI surname throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and significance in the cultural and intellectual traditions of the Middle East and South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baqai

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

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

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