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

Qaqish, 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 Qaqish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qaqish in America

Qaqish is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qaqish surname appeared 200 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 Qaqish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qaqish 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 Qaqish

The surname "QAQISH" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region that is now known as Syria. The name can be traced back to the 12th century, and it is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "qaqish," which means "a type of grass or plant."

The earliest recorded mention of the name "QAQISH" can be found in a manuscript from the late 12th century, which was a record of land ownership in the region. The document lists several families with the surname "QAQISH" as landowners in the area around the city of Aleppo.

In the 13th century, the name "QAQISH" appeared in various historical records and documents from the region, including tax records and legal documents. One notable individual from this time period was Abu al-Qaqish, a scholar and poet who lived in Damascus in the early 13th century.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, the surname "QAQISH" continued to be widely used in the region. Several members of the Qaqish family were prominent figures in the Ottoman administration and military.

One of the most notable members of the Qaqish family was Ahmed Qaqish, who was a high-ranking official in the Ottoman Empire during the 17th century. He served as the governor of several provinces and was known for his administrative skills and military prowess.

Another notable figure with the surname "QAQISH" was Fatima Qaqish, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Damascus in the 18th century. Her collection of poetry and writings on Islamic theology were widely read and studied in the region.

In the 19th century, the name "QAQISH" was also found in historical records from other parts of the Middle East, including Lebanon and Palestine. One notable individual from this time period was Ibrahim Qaqish, a prominent businessman and landowner from Beirut, who was instrumental in the development of the city's silk trade.

Another notable figure with the surname "QAQISH" was Mahmoud Qaqish, a Syrian writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his writings on social and political issues in the region, and his work was influential in the Arab nationalist movement.

The surname "QAQISH" has a rich history that spans several centuries and has its roots in the Middle East. While the name may have evolved and spread to other parts of the world over time, its origins can be traced back to the Arabic word "qaqish" and the region that is now known as Syria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qaqish

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

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

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