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

Muhamed, 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 Muhamed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muhamed in America

Muhamed is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muhamed surname appeared 196 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 Muhamed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muhamed 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 Muhamed

The surname Muhamed originates from the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy." It is derived from the root word "hamd," which signifies praise or gratitude. The name Muhammad holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic faith, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Muhamed can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam. As Muslims migrated and settled in various regions, the name became widely adopted and adapted to local dialects and customs.

In medieval Islamic manuscripts and chronicles, the name Muhamed frequently appeared, often associated with prominent scholars, rulers, and religious figures. One notable example is Al-Muhamed Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century (1304-1369 CE).

The surname Muhamed has its roots in various regions where Islam flourished, including the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of Asia. As the Islamic empires expanded, the name spread across territories and cultures, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Muhamed have made significant contributions in various fields. One example is Muhamed Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who is credited with introducing the concept of algorithms and laying the foundations for modern algebra.

Another notable figure is Muhamed Ibn Zakariya Al-Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian polymath and physician who made invaluable contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy. His comprehensive works, such as "Al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book) and "Kitab al-Mansuri" (The Book for Al-Mansur), were widely studied and influential in the medieval Islamic world.

In the literary realm, Muhamed Iqbal (1877-1938), a British-Indian philosopher, poet, and politician, is revered as the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan." His poetic works, including "Asrar-e-Khudi" (The Secrets of the Self) and "Javid Nama" (The Book of Eternity), explored themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and the revival of Islamic thought.

In the field of architecture, Muhamed Al-Idrisi (1099-1166 CE), a renowned Arab geographer and cartographer, is known for his famous work "Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaq" (The Pleasure of He Who Longs to Cross the Horizons), which included a detailed map of the world and descriptions of various regions.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the surname Muhamed throughout history, contributing to various disciplines and shaping the cultural and intellectual landscapes of their times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muhamed

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

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

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