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

Haque, 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 Haque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haque in America

Haque is the 11355th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haque surname appeared 2,778 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 Haque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haque 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 Haque

The surname Haque has its origins in the Arabic language and is predominantly found in parts of South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period when Arab traders and scholars arrived in the region, bringing with them their language, culture, and religious influences.

The name Haque is derived from the Arabic word "al-Haqq," which translates to "the truth" or "the reality." It was initially used as a descriptive term or an honorific title, often bestowed upon individuals who were considered to be truthful, honest, or pious. Over time, the term evolved into a surname, adopted by families who traced their lineage to these revered individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haque can be found in the historical accounts of the Delhi Sultanate, a series of Muslim-ruled kingdoms that governed parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th centuries. Several prominent figures bearing the Haque surname held influential positions within the courts and administrative bodies of these sultanates.

Among the notable figures with the surname Haque is Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1913-1999), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformist from India. He was a prolific writer and played a significant role in the revival of Islamic thought and education in the subcontinent. Another prominent individual was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797-1869), a renowned Urdu and Persian poet from the Mughal era, whose works continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.

In the field of sports, Arshad Haque (1923-2001), a Pakistani cricketer, made his mark as a talented batsman and captain of the national team in the 1950s. He was instrumental in Pakistan's early cricketing successes and served as a mentor to many aspiring cricketers.

The Haque surname is also associated with notable figures in the realm of politics and public service. Shamsul Haque (1935-2022) was a Bangladeshi statesman who played a crucial role in the country's liberation movement and served as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh in the 1970s.

Additionally, the name Haque has been linked to various place names and geographical locations across South Asia. For instance, the town of Haque in the Khairpur district of Pakistan is believed to have derived its name from the Haque family, who were prominent landowners in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haque

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

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

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