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

Saadiq, 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 Saadiq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saadiq in America

Saadiq is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saadiq surname appeared 118 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 Saadiq.

The history of the last name Saadiq

The surname "SAADIQ" has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "sadiq," which means "truthful" or "honest." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals known for their honesty and integrity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAADIQ" can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, when it was mentioned in connection with several prominent Islamic scholars and theologians. Among them was Abu Bakr al-Saadiq, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher who lived in Persia during the late 11th and early 12th centuries.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name "SAADIQ" gained widespread recognition across the Islamic world, appearing in various manuscripts and records from regions such as Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. It was often associated with individuals of notable moral character and scholarly pursuits.

In the 14th century, the name "SAADIQ" was recorded in the works of the famous historian and traveler Ibn Battuta, who documented his encounters with individuals bearing this surname during his extensive travels across the Muslim world.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign, the surname "SAADIQ" was particularly prevalent in the regions of modern-day Turkey, the Levant, and parts of North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Mehmet Saadiq, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic script.

As the centuries passed, the surname "SAADIQ" continued to be carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions. In the 19th century, for instance, Mir Saadiq Khan was a prominent Pashtun leader and military commander who played a significant role in the Anglo-Afghan wars.

Another notable figure was Abdul Qadir Saadiq, an influential Islamic scholar and reformist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the Deobandi movement and contributed significantly to the revival of Islamic education and thought in South Asia.

Throughout its long history, the surname "SAADIQ" has been borne by numerous individuals across various regions and cultures, reflecting its deep-rooted association with honesty, integrity, and scholarly pursuits within the Islamic tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saadiq

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

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 Saadiq 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.

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

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