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

Rasool, 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 Rasool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rasool in America

Rasool is the 33530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rasool surname appeared 680 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 Rasool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rasool 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 Rasool

The surname Rasool has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "rasul," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." This name was originally associated with individuals who served as messengers or emissaries in various capacities.

During the early Islamic era, the name Rasool gained significance as it was one of the titles bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad, who was regarded as the messenger of God. Consequently, many of his companions and followers adopted the name Rasool as a mark of respect and devotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rasool can be found in the Hadith literature, which chronicles the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad. The Hadith mentions several individuals with the surname Rasool, indicating its widespread use among the early Muslim community.

Throughout the centuries, the name Rasool has been carried by notable figures across various fields. In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (865-925 CE), a renowned physician and philosopher, bore the surname Rasool. Another prominent individual was Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i (767-820 CE), the founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence.

During the medieval period, the name Rasool appeared in various regions influenced by Islamic culture, including present-day Iran, Central Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. One notable bearer of the name was Amir Khusrau (1253-1325 CE), a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Delhi Sultanate in India.

As the Islamic faith spread across the world, the surname Rasool has been adopted by individuals in various regions, including parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. For instance, Abul Ala Maududi (1903-1979 CE), a influential Islamic scholar and revivalist from British India, carried the surname Rasool.

Over time, the name Rasool has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences it has encountered. However, its core meaning and association with the role of a messenger or envoy have remained consistent throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rasool

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

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

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