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

Maqsood, 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 Maqsood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maqsood in America

Maqsood is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maqsood surname appeared 385 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 Maqsood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maqsood 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 Maqsood

The surname MAQSOOD has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "qasad" which means "to intend" or "to aim for something". It is believed to have emerged as a surname in regions with significant Arab influence, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

The earliest recorded instances of the MAQSOOD surname can be traced back to the 8th and 9th centuries, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is found in various historical manuscripts and records from that period, often associated with scholars, poets, and influential figures within the Islamic world.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Al-Maqsood Al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of algebraic concepts, were significant and widely recognized.

Another prominent figure was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Maqsood al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic scholar, theologian, and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. His works, such as the "Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and continue to be studied and revered to this day.

In the 13th century, Maqsood al-Isfahani, a Persian poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the development of Persian literature. His poetic compositions and prose writings were highly acclaimed during his time.

During the Ottoman Empire, the MAQSOOD surname was also present among Turkish families and individuals. One notable figure was Maqsood Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander and statesman who served in the 16th century.

The MAQSOOD surname has also been found in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Muslim communities. One prominent individual was Maqsood Ali Khan, an Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Hyderabad State in the early 20th century.

While the surname MAQSOOD has its roots in the Arabic language, it has spread across various cultures and regions due to the influence of Islamic civilization and the migration of people over centuries. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in countries around the world, reflecting the rich historical and cultural diversity of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maqsood

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

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

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