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

Shakib, 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 Shakib surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shakib in America

Shakib is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shakib surname appeared 140 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 Shakib.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shakib 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 Shakib

The surname "SHAKIB" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "shaqib," which means "having a split or opening." The name originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE.

The name "SHAKIB" was likely first used as a descriptive name, possibly referring to someone who lived near a split or opening in the landscape, or someone who worked with openings, such as a carpenter or stonemason. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SHAKIB" can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. Records from this period mention individuals with the name, suggesting its usage during that era.

In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic scholar named Abu Bakr al-Shakib al-Razi (1145-1209) was known for his works on philosophy and logic. He hailed from the city of Rayy, now located in modern-day Iran, and his surname, "al-Shakib," is a variant of the name "SHAKIB."

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from the Middle East to North Africa and parts of Europe between the 14th and 20th centuries, the name "SHAKIB" was also present. One notable figure was Shakib Efendi (1517-1551), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname "SHAKIB" was Shakib Arslan (1869-1946), a Druze prince, writer, and politician from modern-day Lebanon. He was a prominent leader in the Arab nationalist movement and played a significant role in promoting Arab unity and independence from Ottoman rule.

Another notable individual with the surname "SHAKIB" was Mohammad Shakib (1892-1969), an Iranian writer, journalist, and political activist who played a prominent role in the constitutional revolution and the establishment of democracy in Iran in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "SHAKIB" throughout history, showcasing the name's presence and significance in various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shakib

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

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

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