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

Shahin, 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 Shahin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shahin in America

Shahin is the 22809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shahin surname appeared 1,123 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 Shahin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shahin 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 Shahin

The surname SHAHIN has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "shāhīn," which means "falcon" or "peregrine falcon." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were falconers or had a connection to falconry, a popular pastime among the nobility and aristocracy of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHAHIN surname can be found in historical documents from the 11th century, where it was referenced in relation to a prominent family in the region of modern-day Iraq. It is speculated that this family may have held influential positions or played a significant role in the falconry tradition of that era.

The SHAHIN surname later spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa as the Arabic language and culture expanded through trade, migration, and conquest. In some regions, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Shaheen" or "Shahin," reflecting local linguistic adaptations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SHAHIN surname. One example is Abul Fazl Shahin, a 13th-century Persian poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Seljuk Empire. His works, particularly his poetry, were highly regarded and influential in his time.

Another prominent figure was Mahmud Shahin, a 14th-century Egyptian historian and writer who authored several books on the history and culture of the Mamluk Sultanate. His writings provide valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of that era.

In the 16th century, Sulaiman Shahin was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings and structures in the Ottoman Empire, including mosques and palaces. His masterful designs and innovative techniques left a lasting impact on Ottoman architecture.

During the 19th century, Ahmad Shahin was a prominent Egyptian intellectual and reformer who advocated for modernization and educational reform in Egypt. He played a crucial role in establishing modern educational institutions and promoting progressive ideas in the country.

In the 20th century, Naguib Mahfouz, an Egyptian novelist and Nobel laureate, was born with the surname SHAHIN, although he is better known by his pen name, Mahfouz. His literary works, which often explored themes of social and political change in Egypt, earned him international acclaim and recognition.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the SHAHIN surname throughout history, highlighting the rich cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shahin

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

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

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