2000
#30,023
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 737
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Rare Last name
Sadiq
An Arabic surname meaning truthful or sincere.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,226 Americans carry the last name Sadiq. That puts it at #14,688 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 153,978 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sadiq surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Sadiq with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 153,978
Census rank
#14,688
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,941 bearers of the surname Sadiq in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14688th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadiq, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 63.7%. The next largest groups are Black (15.5%) and White (12.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sadiq
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadiq, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 63.7%. The next largest groups are Black (15.5%) and White (12.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Sadiq bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sadiq surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander63.7% · 1,237
- Black or African American15.5% · 300
- White12.3% · 239
- Two or more races6.7% · 131
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sadiq
Sadiq appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,687
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,279
+542 bearers (+73.5%)
Per 100,000 0.43
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
2020
#14,688
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,941
+662 bearers (+51.8%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Up 5,999 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,023 | 737 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,687 | 1,279 | 0.43 | +542 bearers (+73.5%) | Up 9,336 places |
| 2020 | #14,688 | 1,941 | 0.65 | +662 bearers (+51.8%) | Up 5,999 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sadiq surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,687 | #14,688 | 29.0% |
| Count | 1,279 | 1,941 | 51.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.43 | 0.65 | 51.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sadiq bearers went from 1,279 to 1,941 (+51.8% change). The surname moved up 5,999 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,687 to #14,688.
FAQ
Sadiq surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sadiq?
Name Census estimates that about 2,226 living Americans carry the surname Sadiq. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 153,978 residents.
How common is Sadiq?
Sadiq ranks #14,688 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,941 people with the surname Sadiq. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,226), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Sadiq.
Has Sadiq become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sadiq went from 1,279 recorded bearers to 1,941. That is an increase of 662 (+51.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #20,687 to #14,688.
What does the Census say about the background of Sadiq?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadiq, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 63.7%. The next largest groups are Black (15.5%) and White (12.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sadiq in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.7% (1,237 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sadiq appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (63.7%), Black (15.5%), White (12.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sadiq (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sadiq mean?
An Arabic surname meaning truthful or sincere. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sadiq (0.65 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Sadiq?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.