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

Siddique, 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 Siddique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siddique in America

Siddique is the 20348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siddique surname appeared 1,306 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 Siddique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siddique 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 Siddique

The surname Siddique has its origins in the Arabic language and is primarily found in regions with significant Muslim populations. The name is derived from the Arabic word "siddiq," which means truthful, honest, or sincere.

The earliest records of the name Siddique can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic empires that spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who were known for their honesty and truthfulness, or who were descendants of those with such virtues.

In the Middle Ages, the name Siddique appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Islamic world. One notable example is the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies) written by the renowned historian and genealogist, Ibn al-Kalbi, in the 9th century CE. This work documented the lineages and names of prominent Arab tribes and families.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Siddique was Abu Bakr Siddique, who lived from 573 to 634 CE. He was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Islamic empire after the Prophet's death. His honorific title, "Siddique," was bestowed upon him by Muhammad himself, recognizing his unwavering truthfulness and loyalty.

Another notable figure in history with the surname Siddique was Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, also known as Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi, who lived from 1207 to 1273 CE. He was a renowned Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic, whose works have had a profound impact on Islamic literature and spirituality.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname Siddique gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. One prominent figure was Syed Ahmed Siddique, a religious scholar and leader of the Faraizi movement in Bengal, who lived from 1786 to 1831 CE.

Another notable individual with the surname Siddique was Mohammad Ali Siddique, a Pakistani writer, and scholar who lived from 1894 to 1963 CE. He was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his works on Islamic philosophy and history.

Throughout history, the surname Siddique has been associated with various place names and towns, particularly in regions with strong Islamic influences. Examples include Siddique Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, India, and Siddique Bazar in Bangladesh, which were likely named after individuals or families with the surname Siddique.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siddique

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

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

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