2000
#10,093
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,944
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.09
Rare Last name
Uddin
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "one who possesses or practices the religion of Islam."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,873 Americans carry the last name Uddin. That puts it at #4,006 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.88 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 34,716 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uddin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Uddin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
9.9K
1 in 34,716
Census rank
#4,006
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,610 bearers of the surname Uddin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.88 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4006th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uddin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uddin
Among Census respondents with the surname Uddin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Uddin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Uddin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander91.4% · 7,872
- White2.9% · 246
- Two or more races2.5% · 216
- Black or African American1.7% · 144
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 111
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uddin
Uddin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,079
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,639
+2,695 bearers (+91.5%)
Per 100,000 1.91
Rank movement Up 4,014 places
2020
#4,006
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,610
+2,971 bearers (+52.7%)
Per 100,000 2.88
Rank movement Up 2,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,093 | 2,944 | 1.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,079 | 5,639 | 1.91 | +2,695 bearers (+91.5%) | Up 4,014 places |
| 2020 | #4,006 | 8,610 | 2.88 | +2,971 bearers (+52.7%) | Up 2,073 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Uddin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,079 | #4,006 | 34.1% |
| Count | 5,639 | 8,610 | 52.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.91 | 2.88 | 50.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uddin bearers went from 5,639 to 8,610 (+52.7% change). The surname moved up 2,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,079 to #4,006.
FAQ
Uddin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uddin?
Name Census estimates that about 9,873 living Americans carry the surname Uddin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 34,716 residents.
How common is Uddin?
Uddin ranks #4,006 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.88 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,610 people with the surname Uddin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,873), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.88 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.88 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Uddin.
Has Uddin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uddin went from 5,639 recorded bearers to 8,610. That is an increase of 2,971 (+52.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #6,079 to #4,006.
What does the Census say about the background of Uddin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uddin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uddin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (7,872 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uddin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (91.4%), White (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Uddin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Uddin mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "one who possesses or practices the religion of Islam." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Uddin (2.88 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Uddin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.