2000
#27,176
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 837
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.31
Rare Last name
Siddique
An Arabic surname meaning friend or companion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,509 Americans carry the last name Siddique. That puts it at #13,331 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 136,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Siddique surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Siddique with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.5K
1 in 136,610
Census rank
#13,331
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,188 bearers of the surname Siddique in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13331st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Siddique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the Middle Ages, the name Siddique appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Islamic world.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Siddique
Among Census respondents with the surname Siddique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Siddique bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Siddique surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.8% · 1,964
- White3.4% · 74
- Two or more races3.1% · 68
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 51
- Black or African American1.4% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Siddique
Siddique appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,348
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,306
+469 bearers (+56.0%)
Per 100,000 0.44
Rank movement Up 6,828 places
2020
#13,331
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,188
+882 bearers (+67.5%)
Per 100,000 0.73
Rank movement Up 7,017 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #27,176 | 837 | 0.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,348 | 1,306 | 0.44 | +469 bearers (+56.0%) | Up 6,828 places |
| 2020 | #13,331 | 2,188 | 0.73 | +882 bearers (+67.5%) | Up 7,017 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Siddique surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,348 | #13,331 | 34.5% |
| Count | 1,306 | 2,188 | 67.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.44 | 0.73 | 66.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Siddique bearers went from 1,306 to 2,188 (+67.5% change). The surname moved up 7,017 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,348 to #13,331.
FAQ
Siddique surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Siddique?
Name Census estimates that about 2,509 living Americans carry the surname Siddique. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 136,610 residents.
How common is Siddique?
Siddique ranks #13,331 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,188 people with the surname Siddique. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,509), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.73 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.73 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Siddique.
Has Siddique become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Siddique went from 1,306 recorded bearers to 2,188. That is an increase of 882 (+67.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #20,348 to #13,331.
What does the Census say about the background of Siddique?
Among Census respondents with the surname Siddique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Siddique in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (1,964 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Siddique appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.8%), White (3.4%), Two or More Races (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Siddique (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Siddique mean?
An Arabic surname meaning friend or companion. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Siddique (0.73 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Siddique?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.