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

Metwally, 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 Metwally surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Metwally in America

Metwally is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Metwally surname appeared 169 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 Metwally.

The history of the last name Metwally

The surname Metwally is believed to have originated in Egypt, where it has been present for several centuries. It is an Arabic name derived from the Arabic root word "متولي" (mutawalli), which means "guardian" or "custodian." This root word can also be translated as "overseer" or "manager."

The name Metwally is thought to have been borne by individuals who held positions of authority or responsibility, such as overseers, custodians, or managers of properties or institutions. In some cases, it may have been given to those who were entrusted with the care and management of religious foundations, such as mosques or shrines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Metwally can be found in the Mamluk period (1250-1517 CE) in Egypt. During this era, the Mamluks, who were former slaves of Turkic or Circassian origin, ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname Metwally, suggesting that the name was in use at least as early as the 13th or 14th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the surname Metwally. For example, Ahmed Metwally (1944-2021) was an Egyptian actor and comedian known for his roles in films and television series. Another prominent figure was Abdelhamid Metwally (1903-1992), an Egyptian politician who served as the Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament from 1964 to 1968.

In the realm of literature, Mahmoud Metwally (1892-1967) was an Egyptian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of modern Arabic poetry. His works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.

Historically, the name Metwally has also been associated with religious figures. One notable example is Sheikh Ahmed Metwally (1852-1929), an Egyptian Sufi scholar and spiritual leader who founded the Metwalliyya order, a branch of Sufism.

Another individual of note was Muhammad Metwally al-Shaarawy (1911-1998), an influential Islamic scholar and preacher from Egypt. He was widely respected for his teachings and his efforts to promote Islamic education and reform.

While the surname Metwally is most commonly found in Egypt, it has also been carried by individuals of Egyptian descent in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Arab or Muslim populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Metwally

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

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 Metwally 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.

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

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