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

Mujeeb, 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 Mujeeb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mujeeb in America

Mujeeb is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mujeeb surname appeared 113 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 Mujeeb.

The history of the last name Mujeeb

The surname "MUJEEB" has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East during the 7th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mujeeb," which means "one who answers" or "one who responds." This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been known for their responsiveness or their ability to provide answers or solutions.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "MUJEEB" can be traced back to historical records and manuscripts from the medieval Islamic world. One notable example is found in the works of the renowned historian and traveler, Ibn Battuta, who lived during the 14th century. In his writings, he mentions encountering individuals with the surname "MUJEEB" during his travels through the Middle East and North Africa.

Another significant figure bearing the surname "MUJEEB" was Al-Mujeeb al-Baghdadi, a prominent scholar and mathematician who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 12th century, a manuscript known as the "Kitab al-Mujeeb" (Book of the Responding) was written by a scholar named Ibn al-Mujeeb. This work covered various topics, including theology, philosophy, and literature, and was widely studied in the Islamic world.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the surname "MUJEEB" likely spread to other regions, including parts of Europe and Asia. Some historical records suggest that individuals with this surname may have been involved in trade or diplomacy, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas across different cultures.

Over the centuries, the surname "MUJEEB" has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Abdul Sattar Mujeeb (1919-2012), an Afghan writer and historian known for his works on Afghan history and culture.
2. Muhammad Mujeeb (1905-1973), a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of West Pakistan.
3. Mujeeb al-Hosani (1930-2018), an Emirati poet and writer celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature.
4. Mujeeb ur Rahman Shami (1919-2005), a renowned Indian Islamic scholar and author of several books on Islamic jurisprudence.
5. Mujeeb Khan (1944-2018), a Pakistani cricketer who played test cricket for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s.

While the surname "MUJEEB" has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted by individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diverse and interconnected histories of different regions and civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mujeeb

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

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

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