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

Fathima, 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 Fathima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fathima in America

Fathima is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fathima surname appeared 124 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 Fathima.

The history of the last name Fathima

The surname FATHIMA has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, Fatimah. The name itself is a feminine form of the word "fatim," which means "one who abstains" or "one who weans."

The surname is predominantly found in regions with significant Muslim populations, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. It is believed to have originated during the early Islamic era, when it was common for individuals to adopt names with religious or spiritual significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FATHIMA can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts, particularly those related to Islamic history and theology. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating its widespread use among Muslims during that time.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname FATHIMA gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. Many Muslims in the region adopted this surname as a way to honor the Prophet's daughter and express their devotion to Islam.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname FATHIMA include:

1. Fathima Bint Muhammad (605-632 CE), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and revered figure in Islam.
2. Fathima Al-Zahra (629-632 CE), a scholar and prominent figure in early Islamic history.
3. Fathima Sultan Begum (1541-1604), a powerful Mughal princess and patron of the arts.
4. Fathima Ismail (1904-1958), an Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights.
5. Fathima Kathrada (1923-2010), a South African activist and prominent member of the anti-apartheid movement.

While the surname FATHIMA has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. However, its origins and connections to the Prophet Muhammad's daughter remain deeply embedded in its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fathima

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

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

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