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

Shoaib, 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 Shoaib surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shoaib in America

Shoaib is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shoaib surname appeared 340 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 Shoaib.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shoaib 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 Shoaib

The surname Shoaib has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "sho'ayb," which means "one who corrects" or "one who brings back to the right path."

The name Shoaib is also mentioned in the Quran, where it refers to the prophet Shu'ayb, who was sent to the people of Midian to guide them towards monotheism and away from their corrupt practices. This biblical reference likely contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Shoaib can be found in historical records from the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was commonly used among Arab scholars, poets, and leaders of that time period.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Shoaib al-Baji al-Andalusi (1013-1081) was a renowned Maliki jurist and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He wrote several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and left a lasting impact on the study of fiqh (Islamic law).

Another notable individual with the surname Shoaib was the 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, Mahmud Shoaib Ghazni (1213-1291). He was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan, and is known for his spiritual poetry and contributions to the Sufi tradition.

In the 16th century, a prominent Ottoman statesman and historian named Mustafa Shoaib Efendi (1519-1588) served as the Nişancı (Chancellor) of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. He authored several historical works, including a chronicle of the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, the surname Shoaib was also found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, likely due to the influence of Islamic culture and migration. One example is Muhammad Shoaib (1832-1906), an Indian Muslim scholar and educator who established several educational institutions in the region.

As the name Shoaib has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has been widely adopted by Muslim communities around the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. While its earliest recorded instances date back to the 7th century, the name has maintained its significance and has been carried by notable individuals throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shoaib

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

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

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