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

Quddus, 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 Quddus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quddus in America

Quddus is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quddus surname appeared 281 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 Quddus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quddus 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 Quddus

The surname QUDDUS originated from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "Quddus," which means "holy" or "sacred." The name is often associated with individuals who possess a deep spiritual connection or a reverence for religious teachings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QUDDUS can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. Historical records indicate that there were several prominent scholars and religious figures who bore this name during that time period. Among them was Al-Quddus Al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived from 965 to 1037 AD in Baghdad, Iraq.

In the 12th century, the name QUDDUS appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles, particularly in regions influenced by Islamic culture and traditions. One notable example is the Sufi mystic and poet Shaikh Quddus Gangohi, who lived from 1456 to 1537 AD in the Indian subcontinent. His spiritual teachings and literary works left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition in South Asia.

During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century, the surname QUDDUS was also found among prominent figures. One such individual was Mehmed Quddus Efendi, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived in the 16th century and contributed significantly to the art of Islamic calligraphy.

In more recent history, the surname QUDDUS has been associated with several notable individuals from various fields. One example is Syed Abdul Quddus, a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province from 1985 to 1988. Another prominent figure is Abdul Quddus Biswas, a Bangladeshi writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the literary scene of his country in the 20th century.

It is important to note that while the surname QUDDUS has its origins in the Middle East and is primarily associated with the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by individuals from other regions and backgrounds, particularly in South Asia and parts of Africa, where Arabic influences have been prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quddus

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

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

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