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

Mujahid, 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 Mujahid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mujahid in America

Mujahid is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mujahid surname appeared 337 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 Mujahid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mujahid 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 Mujahid

The surname Mujahid has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "jihad," which means "struggle" or "to strive." The term "mujahid" refers to one who engages in jihad, either through armed struggle or through spiritual and personal efforts.

The name Mujahid likely emerged during the early centuries of Islamic expansion, when Muslim armies were engaged in battles and conquests across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. It may have been initially used as an honorific title for those who participated in these military campaigns or engaged in spiritual struggles against their own desires and temptations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mujahid can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and chroniclers, who often used the term to describe warriors and religious figures who played significant roles in the spread of Islam.

In the 12th century, a famous scholar and jurist named Mujahid al-Deen al-Baghawi was born in Bagh, a region in modern-day Afghanistan. He wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic thought.

Another notable figure with the surname Mujahid was Mujahid ibn Jabr, a renowned Quranic scholar and early exegete who lived in the 7th century. He was born in Mecca and was highly respected for his knowledge of the Quran and its interpretation.

In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Mujahid al-Din Balkhi was born in Balkh, a city in modern-day Afghanistan. His poetry and spiritual teachings played a significant role in the spread of Sufism throughout the region.

During the 14th century, a scholar and historian named Mujahid al-Din al-Isfahani was born in Isfahan, a city in modern-day Iran. He wrote extensively on the history of the region and was considered a leading authority on the subject.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mujahid Khan was a military commander and member of the Mughal nobility in India. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Mujahid throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots in the Islamic world and its associations with religious scholarship, military prowess, and spiritual devotion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mujahid

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

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

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