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

Sayed, 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 Sayed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sayed in America

Sayed is the 18301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sayed surname appeared 1,516 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sayed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sayed 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 Sayed

The surname "SAYED" is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Middle East. It is a variant spelling of the Arabic word "Sayyid," which means "lord" or "master." The name is often associated with descendants of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered an honorific title.

The earliest known use of the name "SAYED" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic caliphate. During this time, it was used as a title of respect for those who claimed direct lineage from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband Ali.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name "SAYED" comes from the Abbasid Dynasty, which ruled the Islamic caliphate from 750 CE to 1258 CE. During this period, many prominent figures bore the title "Sayyid," including several Abbasid caliphs and influential scholars.

In the 12th century, the name "SAYED" appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled parts of Egypt, Syria, and Arabia. One notable figure from this period was Sayed al-Din al-Qunawi, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher who lived from 1210 CE to 1274 CE.

As Islam spread across different regions, the name "SAYED" became more widespread, and local variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. For example, in South Asia, the name is often spelled as "Syed" or "Siddiqui," while in parts of Africa, it may be spelled as "Sayid" or "Seyed."

Throughout history, numerous individuals with the surname "SAYED" have left their mark in various fields. One such figure was Sayed Ahmad Barelvi, an influential Islamic scholar and reformer who lived from 1786 CE to 1831 CE. He played a significant role in the revival of Islamic teachings in South Asia.

Another notable figure was Sayed Sadat Ali Khan, an Indian nobleman and poet who lived from 1835 CE to 1884 CE. He was a prominent patron of the arts and literature and contributed to the cultural renaissance of his time.

In the 20th century, Sayed Qutb, an Egyptian author and Islamic theorist, had a profound impact on the ideological foundations of modern Islamist movements. He lived from 1906 CE to 1966 CE and was a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Sayed Hossein Nasr, an Iranian philosopher and scholar of Islamic studies, has also made significant contributions to the field of Islamic thought. Born in 1933 CE, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the study of Islamic philosophy and spirituality.

Sayed Mujtaba Ali, a Bengali writer and linguist, is renowned for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of the Bengali language and culture. He lived from 1904 CE to 1974 CE and is considered one of the pioneering figures in modern Bengali literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sayed

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

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

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