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

Mumin, 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 Mumin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mumin in America

Mumin is the 37492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mumin surname appeared 594 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 Mumin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mumin 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 Mumin

The surname MUMIN originated in the Middle East and has roots tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "mu'min," meaning "believer" or "one who has faith." The name gained prominence during the Islamic Golden Age, a period marked by significant cultural, economic, and scientific advancements in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MUMIN can be found in the writings of the renowned historian and philosopher Al-Masudi, who lived from 896 to 956 CE. In his work "Muruj adh-dhahab wa ma'adin al-jawhar" (The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems), he mentions a scholar named Abu Bakr al-Mumin from the city of Basra, located in present-day Iraq.

During the 11th century, the MUMIN surname was associated with the Almoravid dynasty, a Berber Muslim imperial dynasty that ruled over vast territories in North Africa and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. One of the most notable figures was Yusuf ibn Tashfin al-Mumin (1009-1106), the founder and first leader of the Almoravid empire.

In the 12th century, the MUMIN surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Almohad Caliphate, a Berber Muslim movement that succeeded the Almoravids. The Almohad ruler Muhammad al-Mumin (1094-1163) played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the Almohad empire.

Another notable figure bearing the MUMIN surname was the 13th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher Ibn al-Mumin (1212-1283), who is renowned for his contributions to the literary and intellectual traditions of the Islamic world.

During the Ottoman Empire, the MUMIN surname was also present, with individuals such as Mustafa al-Mumin (1516-1578), a prominent Ottoman historian and writer who documented the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Throughout history, the MUMIN surname has been associated with scholars, rulers, poets, and intellectuals, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Islamic faith and the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mumin

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

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

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