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

Salihu, 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 Salihu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salihu in America

Salihu is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salihu surname appeared 160 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 Salihu.

The history of the last name Salihu

The surname Salihu is of Arabic origin and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic personal name "Salih," which means "pious" or "righteous." The suffix "-u" is a common addition to Arabic names, indicating a patronymic form, meaning "son of."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Salihu can be traced back to historical manuscripts and records from the region now known as Iraq and Syria, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. These early records often mention individuals with the name Salihu in connection with religious or scholarly activities, suggesting that the name was associated with people of pious or learned backgrounds.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Salihu was Al-Salihu al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Baghdad during the 12th century. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence and authored several influential works on the subject.

Another prominent individual with the surname Salihu was Salihu ibn Yahya al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer who lived in Andalusia (present-day Spain) during the 11th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with introducing various mathematical concepts and techniques from the Islamic world to Europe.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family named Salihu residing in the city of Damascus, Syria. This family was known for their involvement in the textile trade and their contributions to the local economy.

As the name Salihu spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, it also found its way to other regions through migration and trade. In the 16th century, there are records of a Salihu family settling in parts of modern-day Turkey, where they became influential landowners and community leaders.

Another notable figure with the surname Salihu was Ahmad ibn Salihu al-Khalili, a renowned Sufi scholar and poet who lived in Egypt during the 15th century. His works on Sufism and spiritual teachings were widely studied and appreciated throughout the Islamic world.

While the surname Salihu has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing the surname Salihu can be found in many countries, particularly those with significant Muslim populations or connections to the Middle Eastern and North African regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salihu

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

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

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