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

Uddin, 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 Uddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uddin in America

Uddin is the 6079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uddin surname appeared 5,639 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Uddin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uddin 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 Uddin

The surname UDDIN is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "ud-din" which translates to "servant of the religion" or "servant of faith." This name is predominantly found in Muslim communities, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Middle East.

The name UDDIN can be traced back to the late 12th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. It was commonly adopted by individuals who embraced Islam and sought to express their devotion to the religion through their names.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name UDDIN can be found in the Tabaqat-i-Nasiri, a historical text written by Minhaj-us-Siraj in the 13th century. This work mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its widespread use during that period.

In the 14th century, the name UDDIN gained further prominence when it was adopted by several prominent figures in the Mughal Empire. One notable example is Sher Uddin Mahmud Shah, who ruled the Sur Empire from 1539 to 1545.

During the medieval period, the name UDDIN was often associated with scholars, mystics, and religious leaders. One such individual was Badr Uddin, a renowned Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 13th century and whose works were widely influential in the region.

As the centuries passed, the name UDDIN continued to be popular among Muslim communities, particularly in South Asia. In the 19th century, Mir Uddin Husain Khan, a prominent historian and writer from Lucknow, India, made significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape.

Other notable individuals with the surname UDDIN include Syed Mir Uddin Ali, a Bengali writer and language activist who played a crucial role in the Language Movement of 1952 in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), and Syed Uddin Ahmed, a Bangladeshi diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1988 to 1990.

While the surname UDDIN has its roots in the Arabic language, it has been adapted and integrated into various cultures and regions over time, reflecting the diverse and rich history of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uddin

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

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

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