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

Mahboob, 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 Mahboob surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahboob in America

Mahboob is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahboob surname appeared 240 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 Mahboob.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahboob 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 Mahboob

The surname MAHBOOB has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "mahbub," which means "beloved" or "cherished." The name likely emerged as a descriptive moniker for someone who was greatly adored or cherished within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MAHBOOB can be traced back to ancient manuscripts and records from the 10th century AD in regions that are now part of modern-day Iran and Iraq. The name was particularly prevalent among Persian and Arab communities during this time period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MAHBOOB was Abu al-Qasim al-Mahboob, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the late 10th century. His works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely circulated and admired throughout the Persian literary circles of the time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Sayyed Mahboob Ali Shah, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader, gained prominence in the region of present-day Pakistan. His teachings and philosophical writings had a significant influence on the spread of Sufism in South Asia.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, the surname MAHBOOB was also associated with influential families and individuals within the imperial court. One such figure was Mirza Mahboob Baig, a high-ranking nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great.

As the name MAHBOOB spread across various regions and cultures, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some areas, it was recorded as Mahbub, Mahboub, or Mahbubi, reflecting local linguistic adaptations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname MAHBOOB, including:

1. Mirza Mahboob Ali Khan (1832-1892), a renowned Indian historian and author from Hyderabad.
2. Syed Mahboob Ali Shah (1857-1950), a prominent Pakistani politician and activist during the Indian independence movement.
3. Mahboob Ali Chishti (1890-1976), a Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Pakistan.
4. Mahboob Alam (1906-1981), an Indian poet and writer known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
5. Mohammad Mahboob Khan (1908-1983), a Pakistani cricketer and one of the first captains of the national team.

While the surname MAHBOOB has its roots in the Middle East and South Asia, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals across various cultures and regions, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahboob

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

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

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