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

Siraj, 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 Siraj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siraj in America

Siraj is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siraj surname appeared 431 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 Siraj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siraj 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 Siraj

The surname SIRAJ has its origins in the Persian language, where it means "lamp" or "light." It is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Iran, sometime during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 10th century, when it appeared in various Persian manuscripts and records. One notable example is the "Shahnameh," an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, which mentions several individuals bearing the surname SIRAJ.

As the Islamic empires expanded across the Middle East and South Asia, the name SIRAJ spread to other regions, including present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India. In these areas, the name was often associated with scholars, poets, and religious figures, reflecting its connection to knowledge and enlightenment.

One of the earliest and most prominent individuals with the surname SIRAJ was the 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher Shams al-Din Siraj. Born in the city of Shiraz, he was renowned for his contributions to Sufi literature and his influential works on mysticism and spirituality.

Another notable figure was the 13th-century Indian scholar and theologian Maulana Siraj-ud-Din Arif. He played a significant role in the spread of Islamic teachings in the Indian subcontinent and was highly regarded for his expertise in various fields, including theology, jurisprudence, and astronomy.

In the 15th century, the name SIRAJ gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions such as modern-day Turkey and the Balkans. One notable figure from this era was Siraj al-Din al-Husayni, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who contributed to the development of Ottoman legal and educational systems.

The surname SIRAJ also has a presence in the Arab world, where it is sometimes spelled as SIRAJ or SIRRAJ. In the 19th century, the Egyptian scholar and reformer Muhammad Abduh, whose full name was Muhammad Abduh Siraj al-Din, played a pivotal role in promoting modern Islamic thought and education.

Throughout its history, the surname SIRAJ has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, religion, and education. Its enduring presence across multiple regions and cultures reflects the widespread influence and impact of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siraj

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

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

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