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

Saqib, 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 Saqib surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saqib in America

Saqib is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saqib surname appeared 283 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 Saqib.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saqib 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 Saqib

The surname "SAQIB" is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "Saqib," which means "vigilant" or "watchful." The name is believed to have originated during the early Islamic period, possibly as early as the 7th century AD.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SAQIB" can be found in various historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. One notable example is the work of the famous Arab scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who mentioned a person named Saqib al-Ansari in his writings from the 14th century.

During the medieval period, the surname "SAQIB" was primarily associated with individuals from the Arabian Peninsula, particularly those belonging to the Ansar tribes of Medina. It is possible that the name was adopted by some of the early Muslim settlers who migrated to other regions, such as Persia, North Africa, and parts of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname "SAQIB" was Saqib ibn Utbah, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his eloquent verses and was considered a master of Arabic literature during his time.

Another notable figure was Saqib al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century AD. He was born in Baghdad and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and legal theory.

In the 12th century, Saqib al-Isfahani, a Persian scholar and poet, gained recognition for his works on Arabic grammar and poetry. He was born in Isfahan, Iran, and his writings have been widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the centuries.

The name "SAQIB" has also been associated with various places and regions over time. For instance, there is a village called Saqib located in the Faryab Province of Afghanistan, which may have derived its name from the surname.

While the surname "SAQIB" has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has been adopted by people of diverse ethnicities and nationalities over the centuries. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saqib

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

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

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