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

Sadruddin, 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 Sadruddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadruddin in America

Sadruddin is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadruddin surname appeared 242 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 Sadruddin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadruddin 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 Sadruddin

The surname SADRUDDIN is of Arabic origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East and regions where Arabic was the dominant language during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic words "Sadr" and "Uddin," which together translate to "Breast of the Faith" or "Defender of the Faith."

SADRUDDIN was initially a title bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their unwavering commitment to Islam and their efforts in propagating the religion. As time passed, these titles evolved into surnames, becoming hereditary within families and passing down through generations.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SADRUDDIN can be found in the chronicles of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. One notable figure bearing this name was Sadruddin Arabi, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher born in Murcia, Spain, in 1165 CE. His literary works, such as "Futuhat al-Makkiyya" (The Meccan Revelations), significantly influenced Islamic thought and spirituality.

Another prominent individual with the surname SADRUDDIN was Sadruddin Shirazi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 13th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of trigonometry and the development of mathematical tables.

The SADRUDDIN surname can also be traced back to regions such as modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. In these areas, the name held a prestigious connotation and was often associated with religious scholars, poets, and intellectuals.

One notable example is Sadruddin Aini, a Tajik writer, scholar, and political figure born in 1892 in the city of Bukhara (now part of Uzbekistan). He played a crucial role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Tajikistan and is widely regarded as the founder of modern Tajik literature.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the surname SADRUDDIN was Sadruddin Khan Abbasi, a prominent military commander and statesman who lived during the 16th century in the Mughal Empire. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a pivotal role in the imperial administration under the reign of Emperor Akbar.

While the surname SADRUDDIN has its origins in the Middle East and Islamic cultural spheres, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, Central Asia, and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different regions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadruddin

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

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

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