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

Haider, 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 Haider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haider in America

Haider is the 8070th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haider surname appeared 4,107 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 Haider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haider 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 Haider

The surname Haider is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "haidara" which means "lion" or "brave person." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions like modern-day Saudi Arabia and Iraq, during the early Islamic period.

The name is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law and cousin, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was also known as Al-Haidara, meaning "the lion." This connection suggests that the name may have been adopted by some of Ali's descendants or followers as a way to honor him.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haider can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and scholars, such as Ibn Ishaq's "Sirat Rasul Allah" (Biography of the Messenger of God), which dates back to the 8th century AD.

In terms of historical figures bearing the name Haider, one notable example is Haider Ali (1722-1782), a renowned ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. He is renowned for his military prowess and for successfully resisting British colonial expansion during his reign.

Another notable figure is Haider Raza (1922-2016), an influential Indian painter who was a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group and a key figure in the modern Indian art movement. His vibrant and abstract works were heavily influenced by his Indian heritage and explored themes of spirituality and nature.

In the literary world, Haider Khan (1642-1707), also known as Haider Quli Khan, was a renowned poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire. He wrote extensively in Persian and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Urdu literature.

The name Haider has also been associated with various place names, particularly in regions with a strong Muslim influence. For example, Haidara is a town in northern Iraq, and Haidar is a district in the city of Pune, India, named after the historical figure Haider Ali.

It is worth noting that while the surname Haider has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic history, it has since spread to various parts of the world and has been adopted by people of diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or historical connections to the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haider

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

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

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