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

Shafique, 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 Shafique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shafique in America

Shafique is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shafique surname appeared 292 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 Shafique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shafique 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 Shafique

The surname Shafique is believed to have originated in the Arab world, tracing its roots to the Arabic word "Shafiq," which means "kind" or "merciful." This name is thought to have emerged around the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic civilization's expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest known references to the name Shafique can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and genealogical records from the 9th century CE. These documents mention individuals bearing the name, often indicating their tribal affiliations or places of origin within the vast Arab territories of that era.

As the Islamic empires expanded, the name Shafique likely spread to various regions, including parts of what is now modern-day Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and the Levant. It is believed that some individuals with this name may have been among the Arab settlers or traders who ventured into the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded example of the name Shafique in the Indian subcontinent dates back to the 13th century CE, when a notable scholar and poet named Shafique Aurangabadi (1210-1285) gained recognition for his literary works in the Persian language.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Shafique Aurangzeb (1628-1707), a nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb during the 17th century.

In more recent history, Shafique Ahmed Khan (1892-1970) was a renowned politician and lawyer from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly.

Muhammad Shafique (1924-2002) was a respected Pakistani cricketer who captained the national team in the 1950s and later became a respected cricket administrator and commentator.

Additionally, Shafique Bokhari (1944-2013) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat and author, who served as the country's Ambassador to several nations and wrote extensively on international affairs and foreign policy.

While the surname Shafique has its roots in the Arab world, it has since become prevalent in various regions, particularly in parts of South Asia and among Muslim communities worldwide. The name carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the diverse societies where it has been embraced over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shafique

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

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

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