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

Marwah, 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 Marwah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marwah in America

Marwah is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marwah surname appeared 266 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 Marwah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marwah 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 Marwah

The surname Marwah is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, where it first emerged in the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "marwahah," which means "a place of rest" or "a shaded, cool area."

Historically, the name Marwah was associated with the Marwah Hill, one of the sacred sites in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This hill, along with the Safa Hill, is mentioned in Islamic religious texts and holds significant spiritual importance in the Islamic faith. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or had a connection with the Marwah Hill.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Marwah can be found in the works of renowned Arab historians and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries, such as Al-Tabari and Al-Masudi. These works provide valuable insights into the lives and achievements of individuals bearing this name during the early Islamic era.

In the 11th century, the name Marwah appeared in manuscripts and records related to the Fatimid Caliphate, a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of North Africa and the Middle East. One notable figure from this period was Al-Marwah Al-Misri, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Egypt and contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual spheres of his time.

As the centuries passed, the surname Marwah spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. It is worth noting that the spelling of the name may have undergone variations over time, with variations such as "Marwa" and "Marwat" being documented.

Among the notable individuals who carried the surname Marwah throughout history are:

1. Abdallah Al-Marwah (1210-1286), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt.
2. Fatima Al-Marwah (1522-1588), a renowned poet and calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire.
3. Ahmed Al-Marwah (1678-1745), a respected mathematician and astronomer from Morocco.
4. Muhammad Al-Marwah (1812-1879), a prominent religious leader and reformist from Saudi Arabia.
5. Nadia Marwah (1944-2021), a celebrated Egyptian actress and singer who gained widespread recognition for her contributions to Arabic cinema.

While the surname Marwah continues to be used in various parts of the Arab world, its rich history and connection to sacred sites and prominent figures in Islamic culture and literature have made it a significant part of the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marwah

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

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

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