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

Kashif, 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 Kashif surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kashif in America

Kashif is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kashif surname appeared 389 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 Kashif.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kashif 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 Kashif

The surname Kashif has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic word "kashif," which means "discoverer" or "revealer." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when the Arabic language and culture had a significant influence across the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kashif can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. The name was often associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals who played a role in revealing and uncovering knowledge.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Muhammad ibn al-Kashif al-Baghdadi was a renowned scholar and author from Baghdad, who wrote extensively on topics such as literature, grammar, and poetry. His works were widely circulated and studied during that time, further contributing to the recognition of the name Kashif.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Kashif was Ali al-Kashif al-Ghita, a 15th-century Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Lebanon. His poetic works, which often explored spiritual and mystical themes, were highly regarded and influential in the region.

During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Kashif appeared in various records and documents. One such individual was Mustafa Kashif, a 17th-century Ottoman poet and writer who gained recognition for his literary works.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Ismail Kashif al-Ghita was a renowned Islamic scholar and reformer from present-day Lebanon. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for social and religious reforms in the region.

While the surname Kashif has its roots in the Arab world, it has also been adopted by various communities and cultures across different regions, particularly in South Asia and parts of Africa. This is due to the historical influence of the Arabic language and culture in these areas, as well as migration patterns and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kashif

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

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

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