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

Houda, 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 Houda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houda in America

Houda is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houda surname appeared 101 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 Houda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houda 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 Houda

The surname Houda has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the early medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "huda," which means "guidance" or "righteousness." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or an honorific title bestowed upon individuals who were known for their virtuous conduct or spiritual wisdom.

During the Islamic golden age, Houda was a relatively common name among Arab scholars, poets, and religious figures. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Huda ibn Muharib al-Yamani, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 7th century AD. His poetic works, which often celebrated the virtues of courage and generosity, were widely acclaimed and preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 9th century, a notable figure named Huda al-Basri emerged as a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq. His contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and theology were highly regarded, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars across the Muslim world.

As the Arab world expanded through conquests and trade, the name Houda spread to various regions, including parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. In the 11th century, a celebrated poet and philosopher named Huda al-Andalusi, born in Seville, Spain, gained fame for his mastery of Arabic literature and his profound philosophical treatises.

During the 12th century, a notable figure named Huda al-Qurtubi, hailing from Cordoba in present-day Spain, became renowned for his expertise in the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His astronomical writings and calculations were widely studied and served as important references for subsequent generations of scholars.

In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, known as Huda Balkhi, gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and his beautiful verses that conveyed deep mystical insights. His poetic works, which often explored the themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, continue to be celebrated and studied by scholars of Persian literature.

While the surname Houda has its roots in the Arabic world, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities across different regions. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, religion, and science, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world and its enduring influence on global civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houda

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

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

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