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

Sadiq, 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 Sadiq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadiq in America

Sadiq is the 20687th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadiq surname appeared 1,279 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 Sadiq.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadiq 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 Sadiq

The surname SADIQ has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "sadiq" which means "truthful" or "honest." This name is commonly found among Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SADIQ can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. This period saw a significant expansion of Islamic culture and learning, and many scholars and intellectuals bore this name as a reflection of their commitment to truthfulness and integrity.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname SADIQ was Abu Bakr al-Sadiq, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. He was revered for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and contributed significantly to the development of legal theory and jurisprudence.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname SADIQ was Ja'far al-Sadiq, a highly respected Shia Muslim scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He played a pivotal role in the development of Shia Islamic thought and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Shia Islam.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname SADIQ gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century CE. Many notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Sadiq Khan, a renowned Mughal general who served under the Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

In more recent history, Salman Sadiq was a Pakistani lawyer and politician who served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1968 to 1969. He was widely respected for his diplomatic efforts and commitment to international cooperation.

Another notable figure with the surname SADIQ was Ismail al-Sadiq, an Egyptian judge and legal scholar who lived in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the modernization of Egyptian legal systems and was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.

While the surname SADIQ has its roots in the Arabic language, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, Europe, and North America, carried by individuals and families of Arab or Muslim descent. The name continues to be a symbol of truthfulness and integrity, reflecting the values and traditions of its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadiq

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

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

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