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

Naim, 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 Naim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naim in America

Naim is the 29878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naim surname appeared 786 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 Naim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naim 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 Naim

The surname Naim has its origins in the Arabic world, specifically in regions where Arabic is the predominant language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries.

The name Naim is derived from the Arabic word "na'im," which means "pleasant," "delightful," or "blissful." It was likely originally used as a descriptive name or a nickname for someone who possessed a pleasant demeanor or lived in a delightful place.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Naim can be found in Arabic manuscripts and historical texts from the 9th century. These documents often referred to individuals or families who bore this surname, suggesting its widespread use during that time.

In the 11th century, the name Naim appeared in records from the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Middle East. This indicates that the name was prevalent in those regions and may have been associated with notable individuals or families from that era.

During the 13th century, the surname Naim was documented in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians, such as Ibn Khaldun. This further solidifies its longstanding presence in the Arabic-speaking world.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Naim, including:

1. Abu al-Qasim al-Naim (d. 1050), a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (modern-day Spain).
2. Ibn al-Naim (1174-1248), an influential Sunni scholar and author from Damascus, Syria.
3. Muhammad al-Naim (1856-1933), a renowned Sudanese poet and religious scholar.
4. Mustafa Naim (1916-1988), an Egyptian actor and film director known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema.
5. Samir Naim (born 1943), a Syrian poet and playwright who has received numerous literary awards.

The surname Naim has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Arab world, such as the town of Naim in Lebanon and the village of Naim in Palestine. These place names may have influenced the adoption and spread of the surname in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naim

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

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

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