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

Ullah, 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 Ullah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullah in America

Ullah is the 14976th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullah surname appeared 1,974 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ullah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ullah 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 Ullah

The surname "ULLAH" originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots traced back to the Arabic language. It is believed to have emerged around the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic period in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname "ULLAH," suggesting its widespread usage at that time.

The name "ULLAH" is derived from the Arabic word "Allah," which means "God" or "the Supreme Being" in Islam. It was commonly used as an honorific suffix attached to personal names, indicating a person's devotion or close association with the Islamic faith.

During the medieval period, the name "ULLAH" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to Islamic scholars, poets, and rulers. One notable example is Amir Khusrau Dehlavi (1253-1325), a renowned poet and scholar who was also known as Amir Khusrau Ullah.

In the 14th century, a famous Sufi saint and scholar, Nizamuddin Auliya (1238-1325), was also referred to as Nizamuddin Ullah. His teachings and spiritual guidance had a profound impact on the spread of Sufism in the region.

Another prominent figure associated with the name "ULLAH" was Mir Taqi Mir (1723-1810), a celebrated Urdu poet and literary giant of the Mughal era. His full name was Mir Muhammad Taqi Ullah Khan, and he is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Urdu ghazal.

Over time, the surname "ULLAH" became widespread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas with a significant Muslim population. It was often associated with families or communities that played influential roles in the spread of Islamic culture, education, and literature.

Today, the surname "ULLAH" remains prevalent in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan, where it continues to hold cultural and religious significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullah

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

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

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