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

Shaheed, 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 Shaheed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaheed in America

Shaheed is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaheed surname appeared 924 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 Shaheed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaheed 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 Shaheed

The surname "SHAHEED" originates from the Arabic word "shahid," which means "martyr" or "witness." It is believed to have originated in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic is spoken, such as the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and parts of North Africa.

The earliest known references to the name "SHAHEED" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islamic history. The term "shahid" was used to refer to those who sacrificed their lives in the cause of Islam, defending their faith or spreading its teachings.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SHAHEED" was Abu Shaheed al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. He participated in several battles alongside the Muslim army and was renowned for his bravery and devotion to the faith.

In the 12th century, the name "SHAHEED" appeared in various historical manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the Crusades. The Shaheed family was mentioned as a prominent clan from the region of modern-day Syria, with members participating in the battles against the Crusaders.

During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt (1250-1517 CE), the name "SHAHEED" was associated with several notable figures, including Shaheed al-Din al-Harawi, a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic who lived in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire records mention a prominent military commander named Shaheed Pasha, who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He led Ottoman forces in various campaigns and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another notable individual with the surname "SHAHEED" was Mirza Muhammad Baqir Shaheed, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Safavid Empire in Persia (modern-day Iran). He lived in the 17th century and made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

Throughout history, the surname "SHAHEED" has been associated with individuals who have shown exceptional courage, sacrifice, and devotion to their beliefs and principles. It is a name that carries a strong sense of honor and reverence, particularly within the Islamic tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaheed

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

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

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