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

Mujtaba, 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 Mujtaba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mujtaba in America

Mujtaba is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mujtaba surname appeared 179 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 Mujtaba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mujtaba 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 Mujtaba

The surname Mujtaba has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "mujtaba," which means "the chosen one" or "the elect." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and has deep religious significance.

The name Mujtaba is believed to have first emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the early years of Islam, around the 7th century CE. It was initially used as a title or honorific for individuals who were considered pious and virtuous, particularly those who were closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad and his teachings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mujtaba can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians, who documented the lives and achievements of prominent figures in the early Islamic world. For example, the renowned historian Al-Tabari (838-923 CE) mentioned individuals who were referred to as "Mujtaba" in his chronicles.

The name Mujtaba gained particular significance among the Shia branch of Islam, where it is often associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib (599-661 CE), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. According to Shia traditions, Ali was given the title "Mujtaba" by the Prophet himself, recognizing his piety and wisdom.

Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the surname Mujtaba. One such individual was Al-Mujtahid al-Kabir (1205-1277 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Iran. He was known for his extensive contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Sharia law.

Another prominent figure with the name Mujtaba was Ali Mujtahid Zanjani (1892-1969 CE), an Iranian cleric and politician who played a significant role in the constitutional revolution of Iran in the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and the separation of religion and state.

In the modern era, the surname Mujtaba has been carried by individuals across various fields, including academics, writers, and politicians. For example, Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari (1925-2020 CE) was a renowned Iranian Shia scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy and ethics.

It is worth noting that while the surname Mujtaba has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted by individuals of various ethnicities and backgrounds over time, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mujtaba

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

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

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