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

Muhammed, 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 Muhammed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muhammed in America

Muhammed is the 28049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muhammed surname appeared 854 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 Muhammed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muhammed 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 Muhammed

The surname Muhammad is an Arabic name that has its origins in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." The name is closely associated with the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who was born in Mecca, Arabia, in the late 6th century AD.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Muhammad can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the 7th century AD onwards. One of the earliest references is in the Sirat Rasul Allah, a biographical work on the life of Prophet Muhammad written in the 8th century by Ibn Ishaq.

In the following centuries, the surname Muhammad became widespread across the Islamic world, particularly in regions where Arabic was the dominant language or had a strong cultural influence. It can be found in historical records from places like Persia, North Africa, and Spain, where Arab dynasties and rulers held sway.

One notable example of an early bearer of the surname Muhammad is Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He is credited with developing the concept of algebra and writing influential works on mathematics and astronomy.

Another prominent figure with the surname Muhammad is Muhammad al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Arab geographer and cartographer who was born in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa. He is best known for his book "Nuzhat al-Mushtaq," which contained detailed maps and descriptions of the known world at the time.

In the 13th century, Muhammad ibn Rashid al-Fishtali, a Moroccan traveler and writer, embarked on a journey to Asia and documented his experiences in a travelogue called "Rihla." His work provides valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered during his travels.

Another notable bearer of the surname Muhammad is Muhammad al-Qalqashandi, an Egyptian scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including history, geography, and administrative affairs, and his works are considered valuable sources for understanding the Mamluk era in Egypt.

Throughout history, the surname Muhammad has been associated with numerous scholars, rulers, and influential figures in the Islamic world. While its origins can be traced back to Arabia, the name has spread far and wide, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical significance of the Arabic language and Islamic civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muhammed

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

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

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