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

Nuriddin, 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 Nuriddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuriddin in America

Nuriddin is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuriddin surname appeared 176 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 Nuriddin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuriddin 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 Nuriddin

The surname NURIDDIN originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and Syria. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is believed to be derived from the words "nur" meaning light and "din" meaning religion or faith. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were considered enlightened or devoted to their religious beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NURIDDIN surname can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts from the 9th century CE. These documents mention individuals bearing this name, indicating that it was already in use during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and intellectual achievements in the region.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Nur ad-Din Zangi (1118-1174) was a military leader and the founder of the Zengid dynasty, which ruled parts of modern-day Syria and northern Iraq. His name, which translates to "Light of the Faith," likely contributed to the popularity and spread of the NURIDDIN surname.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 13th to the early 20th century, the NURIDDIN surname was found among Turkish and Arabic-speaking populations. Historical records from this period, such as tax registers and court documents, mention individuals with this last name, indicating its continued use.

One notable individual with the NURIDDIN surname was Nur ad-Din Mahmud Isfahani (1366-1438), a renowned Persian calligrapher and scholar who lived during the Timurid period. His works were highly regarded and influential in the Islamic world.

Another prominent figure was Nur ad-Din al-Bitruji (c. 1179-1240), an Arab astronomer and mathematician from Andalusia (modern-day Spain), who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.

In more recent times, the NURIDDIN surname has been found among various Middle Eastern communities, including those in Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, as well as among their respective diasporas around the world. However, it is important to note that due to the lack of comprehensive historical records, the exact origins and earliest occurrences of the name may be difficult to pinpoint with absolute certainty.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuriddin

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

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

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