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

Masood, 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 Masood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masood in America

Masood is the 18849th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masood surname appeared 1,451 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 Masood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masood 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 Masood

The surname Masood has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Sa'eed" meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." Its roots can be traced back to the Middle East, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, where it was commonly used by Arab tribes and families.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Masood date back to the 7th century during the Islamic Golden Age, when it was mentioned in various historical documents and manuscripts. One notable reference is found in the works of renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived between 838 and 923 CE.

In the Middle Ages, the surname Masood was associated with individuals who had achieved success or prominence in various fields, such as scholars, poets, and military leaders. One of the most famous figures bearing this name was Nizam al-Mulk Masood, a Persian scholar and vizier to the Seljuk Empire, who lived from 1018 to 1092 CE.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the name Masood spread to other regions, including parts of South Asia and Central Asia. In the Indian subcontinent, the surname was adopted by Muslims who traced their ancestry back to Arab or Persian origins.

One notable bearer of the name Masood was Mirza Masood, a renowned Urdu poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Urdu literature and his mastery of the Persian and Arabic languages.

Another prominent figure with the surname Masood was Liaquat Ali Khan Masood, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, who served from 1947 to 1951. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the modern state of Pakistan and is remembered for his efforts in nation-building.

In the modern era, the surname Masood has continued to be prominent in various parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and among Muslim communities globally. It has been carried by notable figures in fields such as literature, politics, and academia.

One example is Waris Shah Masood, a renowned Punjabi Sufi poet who lived in the 18th century and is best known for his epic poem "Heer Ranjha," which is considered a masterpiece of Punjabi literature.

Another notable bearer of the name Masood is Khaled Masood, a Pakistani-American academic and author who has written extensively on Islamic history, politics, and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masood

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

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

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