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

Tasnim, 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 Tasnim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tasnim in America

Tasnim is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tasnim surname appeared 224 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 Tasnim.

The history of the last name Tasnim

The surname TASNIM is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "tasnim," which means "one of the highest gardens in paradise" or "a spring in paradise." This name is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is considered a symbolic representation of the blessings and rewards awaiting the righteous in the afterlife.

During the early Islamic era, the name TASNIM was likely adopted as a surname by individuals or families residing in areas with a strong Arabic cultural influence, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. It may have been used as a descriptive surname, reflecting a person's piety or aspirations for a heavenly reward.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TASNIM can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE), who documented the lives of prominent figures during the early Islamic period. However, the exact details of the individuals bearing this surname are not well-documented.

Over the centuries, the surname TASNIM has been associated with various notable individuals, including:

1. Tasnim Mirza (born 1986), a British actress known for her roles in TV shows such as "Doctors" and "Citizen Khan."
2. Tasnim Shakil (born 1975), a Bangladeshi cricketer who played for the national women's team in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
3. Tasnim Ara Begum (1910-1982), a Bangladeshi social worker and educator who devoted her life to promoting women's education and empowerment.
4. Tasnim Fatima (dates unknown), an Indian Urdu poet and writer who gained recognition for her poetry collections and literary works in the 19th century.
5. Tasnim Ahmed (born 1986), a British entrepreneur and co-founder of the technology company, Propercorn.

While the surname TASNIM has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted by individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds around the world. The name's connection to the concept of paradise and heavenly gardens has likely contributed to its enduring appeal and usage throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tasnim

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

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

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