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

Mansoor, 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 Mansoor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mansoor in America

Mansoor is the 22113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mansoor surname appeared 1,170 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 Mansoor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mansoor 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 Mansoor

The surname Mansoor has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to regions of the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "manṣūr," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." It was a title bestowed upon individuals who achieved significant victories or successes, particularly in military campaigns or battles.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mansoor date back to the 7th and 8th centuries, during the rise of the Islamic caliphates. It was often used as a honorific title or a surname for those who displayed bravery and valiant efforts on the battlefield. As the Arabic culture and language spread across various regions, the name Mansoor gained prominence and became adopted by different communities.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Mansoor can be found in the writings of al-Tabari, a renowned Persian scholar and historian from the 9th century. He documented the life and achievements of various Islamic rulers and military leaders, including those who bore the title or surname Mansoor.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the surname Mansoor. One prominent example is Abu Jafar Mansoor, who ruled as the second Abbasid caliph from 754 to 775 CE. He played a crucial role in establishing the Abbasid Caliphate and was known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts and sciences.

Another significant figure was Ahmed al-Mansoor, the 16th-century ruler of the Saadi dynasty in Morocco. He is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Portuguese and his efforts to consolidate power within the kingdom. His birth and death dates are recorded as 1549 and 1603, respectively.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name Mansoor was also associated with nobility and military prowess. One notable example is Mirza Mansoor Ali Khan Siddiqui, a Nawab (ruler) of the princely state of Bahawalpur in present-day Pakistan. He lived from 1904 to 1966 and was known for his philanthropic efforts and patronage of education.

The surname Mansoor can also be found in various regions of the Middle East, including countries like Iran, Iraq, and Syria. One prominent figure from Iran was Mansoor Hashemi Khorasani, a Shia Muslim scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1865-1919).

While the surname Mansoor has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by people of different ethnicities and religions over the centuries, particularly in regions where Arabic influence was significant. The name continues to carry a sense of triumph and victory, reflecting its historical origins and associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mansoor

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

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

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