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

Ghazali, 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 Ghazali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghazali in America

Ghazali is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghazali surname appeared 226 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 Ghazali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghazali 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 Ghazali

The surname "GHAZALI" has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Khorasan, which is now part of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. The name is derived from the Arabic word "ghazal," which means "gazelle," and the suffix "-i," which indicates belonging or association.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "GHAZALI" can be found in the works of the renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He was born in the city of Tus, located in the Khorasan region, and his full name was Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali. Al-Ghazali is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic thought and his writings had a significant impact on various fields, including theology, philosophy, and Sufism.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "GHAZALI" was Zayn al-Din al-Ghazali (1292-1349 CE), a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Ilkhanate period. He was born in the city of Qazvin, located in modern-day Iran, and is best known for his work "Mathnavi-ye Haft Awrang" (Seven Poetic Treatises).

In the 14th century, there is a record of a scholar named Ahmad al-Ghazali (1335-1412 CE), who was born in the city of Tus and became a renowned expert in the field of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). He was also a prominent figure in the Shafi'i school of Islamic law.

Moving forward to the 16th century, we encounter Abd al-Rahman al-Ghazali (1520-1595 CE), a Moroccan Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. He was born in the city of Fez and is known for his works on Sufism and Islamic spirituality, including "Al-Maqsad al-Asna fi Sharh Ma'ani Asma' Allah al-Husna" (The Highest Aim in Explaining the Beautiful Names of God).

Another notable figure bearing the surname "GHAZALI" was Muhammad al-Ghazali (1917-1996 CE), a renowned Egyptian Muslim scholar and preacher. He was born in the village of Buhayrah, located in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. Al-Ghazali played a significant role in the revival of Islamic thought and activism in the 20th century and authored numerous books on various aspects of Islam.

While the surname "GHAZALI" has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname in the Islamic intellectual tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghazali

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

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

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