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

Sulayman, 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 Sulayman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sulayman in America

Sulayman is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sulayman surname appeared 123 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 Sulayman.

The history of the last name Sulayman

The surname Sulayman has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions where Arabic is widely spoken. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Sulayman," which is the Arabic form of the biblical name "Solomon."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sulayman can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was commonly used among Arab populations in the Middle East. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families with a connection to the famous King Solomon, either through descent or admiration.

In Islamic literature and tradition, the name Sulayman is associated with the Prophet Solomon, who is revered as a wise and powerful ruler. This association likely contributed to the popularity and prestige of the surname among Arab communities.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Sulayman was Al-Hasan ibn Sulayman (born around 840 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with introducing new methods for solving equations.

Another notable figure with the surname Sulayman was Abu'l-Qasim Sulayman ibn Ahmad ibn Ayyub (1171-1249 CE), better known as Saladin. He was a Kurdish Muslim Sultan who became the first Ayyubid ruler of Egypt and Syria. Saladin is renowned for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his recapture of Jerusalem in 1187.

In the 13th century, Ibn Sulayman al-Ghubrini (born around 1210 CE) was a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus. He made significant contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry and wrote several treatises on astronomy.

During the Ottoman Empire, the surname Sulayman was also found among Turkish populations. One notable figure was Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566 CE), the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his military conquests, legal reforms, and patronage of the arts and architecture.

In more recent history, Salahudin Sulayman (1917-2014) was a prominent Sudanese politician and diplomat. He served as Prime Minister of Sudan from 1966 to 1967 and played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

The surname Sulayman continues to be prevalent in various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and among Arab diaspora communities around the world. Its enduring presence reflects the rich cultural and historical heritage associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sulayman

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

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

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