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

Rushdan, 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 Rushdan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rushdan in America

Rushdan is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rushdan surname appeared 127 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 Rushdan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rushdan 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 Rushdan

The surname RUSHDAN has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is believed to have first emerged in the 9th century AD during the Abbasid Caliphate, a golden age of Islamic culture and learning.

The name RUSHDAN is derived from the Persian word "roshdan," which means "to grow" or "to flourish." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was associated with agriculture, horticulture, or the cultivation of crops.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RUSHDAN can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh (completed in 1010 AD), Ferdowsi mentions a character named Rushdan, who was a renowned warrior and companion of the legendary hero, Rustam.

During the medieval period, the name RUSHDAN spread throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, carried by traders, scholars, and travelers along the ancient Silk Road. It is believed that the name was introduced to the Indian subcontinent during this time, as evidenced by the presence of individuals bearing the name in historical records from the Mughal Empire.

One notable bearer of the name RUSHDAN was Rushdan ibn Muhammad al-Samarqandi, a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 12th century. Born in Samarkand (now in modern-day Uzbekistan), Rushdan al-Samarqandi made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and developed improved methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

Another prominent figure with the surname RUSHDAN was Rushdan al-Amin, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 13th century. Born in Damascus, al-Amin was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Rushdan ibn Khalid al-Baghdadi was known for his successful trading ventures throughout the Middle East and Europe. His business dealings and travels helped to further spread the name RUSHDAN across various regions.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name RUSHDAN was also found among the ruling elite. One notable example was Rushdan Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces in the 17th century.

As the name RUSHDAN continued to migrate and evolve over the centuries, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Rushdan, Roushdan, and Roshdan, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rushdan

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

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

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