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

Mohyuddin, 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 Mohyuddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohyuddin in America

Mohyuddin is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohyuddin surname appeared 108 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 Mohyuddin.

The history of the last name Mohyuddin

The surname MOHYUDDIN originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is an Arabic-derived name, composed of two words: "Mohi," meaning "reviver" or "life-giver," and "Uddin," translating to "religion" or "faith." This combination suggests a connotation of reviving or upholding religious principles.

The name's earliest known appearance can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast territories in South Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. During this period, the MOHYUDDIN surname was prevalent among Muslim scholars, religious leaders, and individuals associated with Islamic institutions or educational centers.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Mulla Mohyuddin, a renowned 16th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Pakistan. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of Sharia law.

Another notable figure was Mohyuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir, who ruled as the sixth Mughal Emperor from 1658 to 1707. Known for his strict adherence to Islamic principles and his efforts to consolidate the Mughal Empire, he was a significant figure in the region's history.

In the 18th century, Mohyuddin Khan, a prominent military commander and statesman, served under the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in the Deccan region of India. His exploits and strategic leadership during military campaigns were widely recorded in historical accounts.

During the 19th century, the MOHYUDDIN surname continued to be associated with scholarly and religious pursuits. Mohyuddin Qadri, born in 1837, was a distinguished Sufi scholar and author known for his works on Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

Another notable figure from this period was Mohyuddin Ahmad, a 19th-century poet and writer from the Bengal region, who contributed significantly to the literary tradition of the region through his poetic compositions and prose works.

While the MOHYUDDIN surname has its origins rooted in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply intertwined with the region's cultural, religious, and intellectual traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohyuddin

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

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

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