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

Sadigh, 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 Sadigh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadigh in America

Sadigh is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadigh surname appeared 129 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 Sadigh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadigh 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 Sadigh

The surname "SADIGH" is of Persian origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "sadiq," meaning "truthful" or "honest." The name likely originated in the regions of present-day Iran, where Persian was the predominant language.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Sadegh" or "Sadeghi," reflecting the variations in transliteration from Persian to other scripts. Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various Persian manuscripts and documents from the 16th century onwards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the "Tadhkirat al-Shu'ara," a biographical anthology of Persian poets written by Dawlat Shah Samarqandi in the 16th century. The book mentions a poet named Mirza Muhammad Sadigh, who lived during the reign of Shah Tahmasp I (1514-1576) of the Safavid dynasty.

The name "SADIGH" also has a connection to the city of Shiraz, located in the southwestern region of Iran. Records from the 17th century mention a prominent family of scholars and poets bearing the surname, with roots in Shiraz.

In the 19th century, Mirza Husayn Khan Sadigh (1823-1896) was a notable Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Qajar dynasty. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and representing Persia in international affairs.

Another notable figure was Sadiq Hidayat (1903-1951), an influential Persian writer and novelist who is considered one of the most renowned figures in modern Persian literature. His works, such as "The Blind Owl" and "Buf-e-Kur" (The Blind Owl), explored themes of existentialism and social criticism.

The surname "SADIGH" can also be found in other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, where Persian influence and migration patterns have left their mark. For instance, there are records of individuals bearing this surname in regions like Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of the Caucasus region.

Throughout history, the surname "SADIGH" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, statesmen, and literary figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Persian-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadigh

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

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

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