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

Syeda, 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 Syeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Syeda in America

Syeda is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Syeda surname appeared 268 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 Syeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Syeda 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 Syeda

The surname "SYEDA" is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Sayyidah," which translates to "lady" or "mistress," and was initially used as a title of respect for noble or influential women.

This name gained significance within Islamic culture, particularly among the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. It was often used as an honorific to denote a woman's lineage from the Prophet's family, the Ahl al-Bayt (the household of the Prophet).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SYEDA" can be found in historical accounts and genealogical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between 750 and 1258 AD. During this period, the title "SYEDA" was bestowed upon women of noble birth or those who claimed direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad.

In the 10th century, the name appears in manuscripts and chronicles detailing the lives of prominent Islamic scholars and religious figures. One notable example is Syeda Fatima Masuma, a revered Islamic scholar and descendant of the Prophet, who lived from 790 to 816 AD and is buried in the holy city of Qom, Iran.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "SYEDA" is Syeda Nefisa, a renowned Sufi mystic and saint who lived in Cairo, Egypt, during the 12th century. She was highly regarded for her spiritual teachings and is venerated in the Islamic world, with a mosque and mausoleum dedicated to her in Cairo.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname "SYEDA" gained prominence among Muslim communities, particularly among those claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad or his companions. One notable figure is Syeda Fatima Begum, the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who lived from 1639 to 1707 and played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of the Mughal court.

Another prominent individual with the surname "SYEDA" is Syeda Anwara Taimur, a renowned educationist and social reformer from Pakistan, who lived from 1917 to 2002. She founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment in her country.

Throughout history, the surname "SYEDA" has been associated with nobility, religious significance, and scholarly pursuits within Islamic cultures, carrying with it a legacy of honor and respect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Syeda

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

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

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