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

Qayyum, 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 Qayyum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qayyum in America

Qayyum is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qayyum surname appeared 325 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 Qayyum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qayyum 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 Qayyum

The surname Qayyum is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots to the Middle Eastern region. It dates back to the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-Qayyum," which means "the Self-Sustaining" or "the Eternal," and is one of the divine attributes of God in Islamic theology.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Qayyum can be found in ancient Islamic manuscripts and historical records from the Middle East. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Abu Bakr al-Qayyum, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD.

During the medieval period, the name Qayyum gained prominence in various regions of the Islamic world, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central and South Asia. It was often associated with individuals who held esteemed positions in religious, scholarly, or administrative circles.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Qayyum al-Din ibn Abi al-Fath al-Nabulusi, a Syrian scholar and poet, made significant contributions to Arabic literature and Islamic philosophy. His works were widely circulated and studied in the Arab world.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Qayyum was Mir Qayyum Ansari, a revered Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in India during the 16th century. His teachings and writings influenced the Sufi tradition in the Indian subcontinent, and his shrine in Fatehpur Sikri, India, remains a popular pilgrimage site for devotees.

In the 18th century, Qayyum Khan, a military commander and statesman, played a vital role in the Mughal Empire's administration during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. He was appointed as the governor of several provinces and gained recognition for his administrative skills and military prowess.

Qayyum Ali Khan, a renowned poet and writer from the Indian subcontinent, lived in the 19th century. His literary works, particularly his Urdu poetry, were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the development of Urdu literature during that period.

The surname Qayyum has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, spanning various regions and cultures influenced by Islamic civilization. Its Arabic roots and association with religious and scholarly spheres have made it a prominent and respected name in many parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qayyum

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Qayyum, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!