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

Mohiuddin, 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 Mohiuddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohiuddin in America

Mohiuddin is the 23978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohiuddin surname appeared 1,052 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 Mohiuddin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohiuddin 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 Mohiuddin

The surname Mohiuddin is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Islamic faith. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 7th century CE.

Mohiuddin is a compound word derived from the Arabic words "Mohiuddin" and "Mohiuddin," which translate to "reviver of the faith" or "reviver of religion." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who played a significant role in promoting or reviving Islamic teachings and practices.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mohiuddin can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He was given the honorific title "Mohiuddin" for his contributions to reviving and strengthening the Islamic faith during a period of spiritual decline.

Another notable figure associated with the name Mohiuddin is Bahauddin Naqshband (1318-1389 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Naqshbandi order. His full name, Bahauddin Mohiuddin Naqshband, reflects the reverence and respect he commanded within the Sufi tradition.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name Mohiuddin gained prominence during the Mughal Empire (1526-1857 CE). Several individuals bearing this name held influential positions in the imperial court, such as Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir (1618-1707 CE), the sixth Mughal emperor known for his strict adherence to Islamic principles and his patronage of Islamic architecture.

Other notable figures with the surname Mohiuddin include:

1. Mohiuddin Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher from Andalusia, Spain.
2. Mohiuddin Yahya (1593-1661 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from the Deccan region of India.
3. Mohiuddin Qadri (1551-1633 CE), a Sufi saint and spiritual leader from the Indian subcontinent.
4. Mohiuddin Abdul Qadir Gilani (1077-1166 CE), a revered Sufi saint and the founder of the Qadiriyya order.
5. Mohiuddin Chishti (1142-1236 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Chishti order, which played a significant role in spreading Islam in the Indian subcontinent.

While the name Mohiuddin has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities across the world, particularly in regions with a significant Muslim population.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohiuddin

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

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

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