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

Subhani, 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 Subhani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Subhani in America

Subhani is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Subhani surname appeared 181 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 Subhani.

The history of the last name Subhani

The surname "SUBHANI" originated in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding areas. It is derived from the Arabic word "subhan," which means "glorified" or "exalted," and is often used in religious contexts to praise God.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SUBHANI" can be traced back to the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was likely adopted as a surname by families who were closely associated with religious or scholarly pursuits, as the word "subhan" carried a significant spiritual connotation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "SUBHANI" was Abu Bakr al-Subhani, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century AD. He was a respected figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several works on the subject.

Another notable figure was Qazi Subhani, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century AD. His poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and mysticism, were highly regarded during his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.

In the 13th century AD, the name "SUBHANI" was also associated with the Sufi mystic and poet, Jalaluddin Rumi. While not his surname, Rumi was often referred to as "Mawlana Subhani" (meaning "Our Master, the Glorified One") by his followers and admirers.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, the surname "SUBHANI" gained prominence among the intellectual and religious elite. One notable figure was Shah Subhani, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who served as a tutor to Prince Daniyal, the son of Emperor Akbar.

In more recent history, Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1914-1999), a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from India, bore the surname "Subhani." His works on Islamic theology, history, and spirituality had a significant influence on the modern Islamic revival movement.

While the surname "SUBHANI" has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, Central Asia, and even parts of Europe and North America, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Subhani

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

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 Subhani 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.

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

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