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

Bint, 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 Bint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bint in America

Bint is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bint surname appeared 113 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 Bint.

The history of the last name Bint

The surname BINT is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "bint," which means "daughter of." This name is typically used in Arab cultures to indicate a woman's lineage or paternal ancestry.

The use of BINT as a surname can be traced back to the early days of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula, around the 7th century CE. At that time, it was common for Arabs to identify themselves by their tribal affiliations or their fathers' names, a practice known as "nasab."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the use of BINT as a surname can be found in the historical works of Arab scholars and writers, such as the "Kitab al-Aghani" (Book of Songs), written by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century CE.

In the medieval period, BINT appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly those related to genealogies and family histories. For example, the renowned historian and traveler Ibn Battuta mentioned several individuals with the surname BINT in his travelogues from the 14th century CE.

Among notable historical figures with the surname BINT, one can mention Fatima bint Muhammad (605-632 CE), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered women in Islamic history. Another prominent figure was Aisha bint Abi Bakr (613-678 CE), a scholar and religious authority, who was also the wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the realm of literature, Wallada bint al-Mustakfi (1001-1091 CE) was a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, who was celebrated for her literary talents and intellectual pursuits.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, Ulayya bint al-Mahdī (777-825 CE) was a respected scholar and poet, known for her contributions to the fields of literature and Islamic jurisprudence.

In more recent times, Nawal El Saadawi (1931-2021), an Egyptian writer, feminist, and activist, was a prominent figure who used BINT as part of her name, reflecting her Arabic heritage and identity.

While the surname BINT has its roots in the Arab world, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, particularly those with cultural or historical ties to the Middle East or North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bint

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

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

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