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

Ragheb, 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 Ragheb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ragheb in America

Ragheb is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ragheb surname appeared 233 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 Ragheb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ragheb 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 Ragheb

The surname RAGHEB has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria. This surname is derived from the Arabic word "raghib," which means "one who desires" or "one who aspires."

The earliest known references to the surname RAGHEB can be traced back to the 9th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate era. It is mentioned in several historical manuscripts and records from that period, particularly in documents related to trade and commerce. The name was often associated with merchants and traders who traveled across the region, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAGHEB can be found in the "Kitab al-Aghanī" (The Book of Songs), a vast collection of poems and biographical notes compiled by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century. The book mentions a poet named Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Ragheb, who lived in Baghdad during the late 9th century.

In the 11th century, the name RAGHEB gained prominence in Egypt, where it was associated with the Fatimid Caliphate. One notable figure from this era was Ahmed al-Ragheb al-Isfahani, a renowned scholar and author who wrote several influential works on linguistics and Islamic theology. He was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1025 and died in Cairo, Egypt, in 1108.

Another historical figure bearing the surname RAGHEB was Mustafa al-Ragheb al-Baghdadi, a prominent Sunni scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Hadith (prophetic traditions) and wrote several books on the subject, including "Mukhtar al-Sihah" (The Choice of Authentic Traditions).

In the 19th century, the surname RAGHEB gained recognition in the field of literature and poetry. One notable figure was Ahmed Shawqi Ragheb, an Egyptian poet and playwright who was considered the "Prince of Poets" in the Arabic-speaking world. He was born in Cairo in 1868 and passed away in 1932, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.

Additionally, the RAGHEB surname has been associated with several prominent figures in modern times, such as Adel Ragheb, an Egyptian actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous films and television shows, and Essam Ragheb, an Egyptian journalist and television presenter who has hosted various programs on Middle Eastern politics and current affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ragheb

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

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

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