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

Siddiqi, 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 Siddiqi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siddiqi in America

Siddiqi is the 15533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siddiqi surname appeared 1,884 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Siddiqi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siddiqi 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 Siddiqi

The surname Siddiqi has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Siddiq," which means "truthful" or "sincere." This surname is commonly found among the Muslim communities of South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is believed that the name originated during the early Islamic period, when the Arabic language and culture had a significant influence on the region.

The name Siddiqi is often associated with individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad's closest companion, Abu Bakr Siddiq, who was known for his unwavering truthfulness and loyalty. Abu Bakr Siddiq was the first caliph of the Islamic empire and played a crucial role in the spread of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Siddiqi can be found in historical texts and manuscripts from the 11th and 12th centuries, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate in India. These records mention individuals with the surname Siddiqi holding prominent positions in the courts of various sultans and serving as scholars, administrators, and advisors.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast territories in South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century, the Siddiqi surname gained further prominence. Several notable figures with this surname played significant roles in the cultural, intellectual, and administrative spheres of the Mughal courts.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Siddiqi was Syed Ahmed Siddiqui (1858-1923), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformist from British India. He founded the Aligarh Muslim University, one of the premier educational institutions in the subcontinent, and played a pivotal role in the revival of Islamic education and the propagation of modern educational ideals among Muslims.

Another prominent figure was Syed Ismail Siddiqui (1880-1944), an Indian Muslim philosopher, and theologian who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time. He was a leading advocate of Islamic modernism and sought to reconcile traditional Islamic teachings with modern scientific thought.

In Pakistan, Syed Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Siddiqi (1938-2009) was a renowned Islamic scholar, historian, and author. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Karachi and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic history and culture.

Syed Jamal Siddiqui (1939-2020) was a prominent Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian Parliament) and worked tirelessly for the rights and welfare of marginalized communities.

Syed Waheed Akhtar Siddiqi (1914-1998) was a pioneering Pakistani engineer and scientist who played a crucial role in the development of Pakistan's nuclear program and is considered the father of Pakistan's industrial development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siddiqi

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

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

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