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

Saifullah, 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 Saifullah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saifullah in America

Saifullah is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saifullah surname appeared 125 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 Saifullah.

The history of the last name Saifullah

The surname "Saifullah" is of Islamic origin, derived from Arabic words. It can be traced back to regions of the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in areas with significant Muslim populations.

The name "Saifullah" is composed of two parts: "Saif" meaning "sword" and "Ullah" meaning "of God" or "belonging to God." Together, the name translates to "Sword of God" or "God's Sword." This name likely originated as a title or epithet bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional bravery or skill in battle, particularly during the early years of Islamic expansion.

While the exact origins of the name are difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, when Islamic empires and dynasties were at their peak. The name may have been popularized by historical figures who bore this title, though specific records of its earliest usage are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name "Saifullah" was Saifullah Khan, a Mughal noble who lived in the 17th century. He served as the governor of Bengal during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. Another notable figure was Saifullah Khan Abdali, an Afghan military commander and chief minister who played a significant role in the Afghan-Sikh wars of the early 19th century.

In the 19th century, Saifullah Khan Sherwani was a prominent Indian Muslim leader and political figure who advocated for the rights of Muslims in British India. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Aligarh Muslim University.

During the 20th century, Saifullah Khan was a prominent Pakistani diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

More recently, Saifullah Bangash was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of the team that won the 1992 World Cup.

While the surname "Saifullah" has its roots in the Islamic world, it has since spread to various regions and communities, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saifullah

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

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

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