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

Musallam, 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 Musallam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Musallam in America

Musallam is the 51610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Musallam surname appeared 403 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 Musallam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Musallam 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 Musallam

The surname MUSALLAM is believed to be of Arabic origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle East region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "musallam," which means "safe" or "secure," suggesting a connection to a person who provided safety or refuge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in historical records from the 12th century, where it was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the travels of a merchant caravan through the Arabian Peninsula. The document refers to a prominent figure named Ahmed MUSALLAM, who was known for his expertise in navigating the treacherous desert routes.

During the 13th century, the MUSALLAM name gained prominence in the city of Damascus, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government. One notable figure was Khalid MUSALLAM (1215-1287), a respected scholar and advisor to the ruler of Damascus at the time.

As the centuries passed, the MUSALLAM surname spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa. In the 16th century, a renowned poet and calligrapher named Ibrahim MUSALLAM (1492-1572) gained recognition for his intricate works, which were often commissioned by royal courts.

In the 18th century, the MUSALLAM name made its way to the Iberian Peninsula, where a merchant named Yusuf MUSALLAM (1710-1783) established a successful trading business in the city of Seville. His descendants continued to carry the surname and contributed to the local economy and cultural fabric.

Another notable figure was Fatima MUSALLAM (1825-1901), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Cairo, Egypt. Her efforts to promote education for women were groundbreaking at the time and left a lasting impact on the region.

While the MUSALLAM surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and trade. However, the name's rich history and connection to concepts of safety and security remain deeply ingrained in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Musallam

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

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

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