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

Sajjad, 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 Sajjad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sajjad in America

Sajjad is the 40313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sajjad surname appeared 543 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 Sajjad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sajjad 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 Sajjad

The surname Sajjad has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Sajid," which means "one who prostrates." It is commonly found among Muslims, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.

The name Sajjad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islam. It was initially used as a honorific title for individuals who were known for their devotion to prayer and their frequent prostration during worship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sajjad can be found in Islamic literature, such as the hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and historical accounts of the early Islamic period. It is believed that the name was first used to refer to certain prominent figures in the Islamic community who were renowned for their piety and spiritual devotion.

One notable historical figure with the surname Sajjad was Imam Zain al-Abidin (659-713 CE), also known as Ali ibn Husayn. He was the fourth Shia Imam and was highly revered for his knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual teachings. His epithet "Sajjad" was bestowed upon him due to his frequent and lengthy prostrations during prayer.

Another prominent individual with the surname Sajjad was Syed Ahmad Sajjad Naqshbandi (1564-1624 CE), a renowned Sufi saint and spiritual leader from the Indian subcontinent. He played a significant role in spreading the teachings of the Naqshbandi Sufi order throughout the region.

In the 19th century, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908 CE), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, had a son named Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad Sajjad. He later became the second caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and played a crucial role in its growth and development.

The name Sajjad has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations, particularly in regions with a significant Muslim population. For example, Sajjadabad is a town in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, India, and Sajjadpur is a village in the Shahjahanpur district of the same state.

Throughout history, the surname Sajjad has been associated with individuals known for their spiritual depth, religious devotion, and contributions to Islamic teachings and culture. While its origins can be traced back to the early days of Islam, the name continues to be widely used among Muslim communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sajjad

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

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

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