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

Irshad, 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 Irshad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irshad in America

Irshad is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irshad surname appeared 320 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 Irshad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irshad 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 Irshad

The surname IRSHAD originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture of the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "irshad," which means "guidance" or "instruction." It first emerged as a surname during the medieval period, primarily among Arab communities in regions like the Arabian Peninsula, Mesopotamia, and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the IRSHAD surname can be found in historical texts from the 9th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was often associated with individuals who were scholars, religious leaders, or those involved in spreading Islamic teachings and knowledge.

In the 11th century, the IRSHAD surname gained prominence in Persia (modern-day Iran) and parts of Central Asia, where it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Abu Nasr al-Irshadi (995-1089), a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics.

As the Islamic empires expanded, the IRSHAD surname spread to other regions, including the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. In the 13th century, the name was associated with Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325), a revered Sufi saint and spiritual leader from Delhi, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Islamic mysticism in South Asia.

Another notable figure bearing the IRSHAD surname was Abul Fazl Allami (1551-1602), a renowned scholar, historian, and vizier in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His works, such as the "Akbarnama" and "Ain-i-Akbari," provide invaluable insights into the Mughal Empire and its cultural and administrative practices.

In the 19th century, the IRSHAD surname gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, where it was associated with several influential scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Ismail Haqqi al-Irshadi (1826-1888), a renowned Ottoman scholar and writer who contributed significantly to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Over the centuries, the IRSHAD surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including religious leaders, scholars, writers, and intellectuals. While the name has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since become a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found across the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions influenced by Islamic civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irshad

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

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

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