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

Saiyed, 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 Saiyed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saiyed in America

Saiyed is the 47272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saiyed surname appeared 449 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 Saiyed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saiyed 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 Saiyed

The surname "Saiyed" has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated from the Middle East region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. It is an honorific title given to individuals who trace their ancestry back to Prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Hassan and Husayn.

The word "Saiyed" is derived from the Arabic term "Sayyid," which means "lord" or "master." It was initially used as a title to refer to the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad's family, known as the Ahl al-Bayt. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname "Saiyed" can be found in historical Islamic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. These texts often mentioned the Saiyeds as revered members of the community and religious scholars.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname "Saiyed" gained prominence during the medieval period, particularly after the establishment of Islamic rule in various regions. The Saiyeds played a significant role in the spread of Islam and the propagation of Islamic teachings across the Indian subcontinent.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname "Saiyed" are:

1. Saiyed Ahmad Shaheed (1786-1831), a renowned Islamic scholar and revolutionary leader who led an uprising against the British East India Company in the 19th century.
2. Saiyed Abid Husain (1896-1978), a distinguished Indian diplomat and statesman who served as the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League.
3. Saiyed Khalil Husaini (1885-1969), an Indian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to Urdu literature and Islamic studies.
4. Saiyed Ameer Ali (1849-1928), an Indian jurist, writer, and prominent member of the Aligarh Movement, which advocated for modern education among Muslims in British India.
5. Saiyed Akbar Husain (1888-1949), an Indian educator and scholar who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University and played a crucial role in the development of Islamic education in India.

The surname "Saiyed" has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Sayyidabad in Pakistan is named after a Saiyed family that settled in the area. Similarly, the Sayyid Sharif Dynasty of Janjira, a princely state in British India, derived its name from the Saiyed lineage.

While the surname "Saiyed" is predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent and among Muslim communities, it has also been adopted by individuals from other regions who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad's family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saiyed

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

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

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