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

Ulhaq, 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 Ulhaq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulhaq in America

Ulhaq is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulhaq surname appeared 122 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 Ulhaq.

The history of the last name Ulhaq

The surname ULHAQ has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, likely in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-Haqq," which translates to "the truth" or "the real" in English. The name was likely adopted by individuals who were associated with upholding truth or embracing reality.

ULHAQ is an alternative spelling of the more common Arabic surname Al-Haqq, which has been recorded in various historical documents dating back several centuries. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. He mentioned individuals bearing the surname Al-Haqq in his works.

In the 13th century, the name ULHAQ appeared in records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. It was associated with prominent families and individuals who held positions of authority within the Sultanate. One notable figure was Ibn ULHAQ, a renowned jurist and scholar who lived during this period.

As the Arab diaspora spread across the world, the surname ULHAQ traveled with them. It can be found in various regions, including North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and parts of South Asia. In India, for example, there are records of individuals with the surname ULHAQ dating back to the 16th century, when the Mughal Empire ruled over the subcontinent.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname ULHAQ was Shams al-Din Muhammad ULHAQ, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works.

Another notable figure with the surname ULHAQ was Mirza Muhammad ULHAQ, a 19th-century Indian poet and writer who is remembered for his contributions to Urdu literature. His birth year is recorded as 1810, and he passed away in 1887.

In the realm of politics, Hafizullah ULHAQ was a prominent figure in Afghanistan during the 20th century. He served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1963 to 1965 and played a significant role in the country's political affairs during that period.

Ghulam Mustafa ULHAQ was a renowned Pakistani jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1916 to 1983. He served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and made notable contributions to the country's legal system.

The surname ULHAQ has also been associated with various places and regions throughout history. For example, the village of ULHAQ in present-day Pakistan was named after individuals bearing this surname who inhabited the area in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulhaq

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

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

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