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

Uqdah, 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 Uqdah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uqdah in America

Uqdah is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uqdah surname appeared 198 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 Uqdah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uqdah 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 Uqdah

The surname UQDAH is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and the early centuries of Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic word "uqdah," which means "knot" or "bond." This linguistic connection suggests that the UQDAH name may have originally been associated with occupations related to knot-tying or binding, such as rope-making or textile production.

One of the earliest recorded references to the UQDAH name can be found in the chronicles of the renowned Arab historian and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406). In his seminal work, the Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun mentions a scholar named Abu Bakr al-Uqdah, who lived in the 12th century and was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.

During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the UQDAH name gained prominence in various intellectual and cultural circles. Al-Hasan ibn Ali al-Uqdah (c. 1020-1085) was a prominent poet and literary critic who hailed from Cordoba, in the then-thriving Andalusian region of modern-day Spain. His works, particularly his poetry anthology "Zahrat al-Adab," were highly acclaimed and influential during his time.

In the realm of Islamic mysticism, the name UQDAH is associated with the revered Sufi saint and scholar, Shaykh Abu'l-Qasim al-Uqdah (d. 1134). Born in Baghdad, al-Uqdah was renowned for his profound spiritual teachings and his contributions to the development of Sufism in the Islamic world.

Moving forward in time, the UQDAH name also found its place in the annals of Ottoman history. Mehmet Emin Uqdah (1868-1944) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Ottoman ambassador to several European countries, including France and Germany, during the early 20th century.

Another notable figure bearing the UQDAH surname was the Egyptian writer and journalist, Ahmed Mahmoud Uqdah (1889-1963). He was a prolific author and a vocal advocate for Arab nationalism, using his literary works and journalistic endeavors to champion the cause of Arab unity and independence from colonial rule.

While the UQDAH name has its origins in the Arab world, it has since spread to various regions and cultures, reflecting the dispersal of Arab populations throughout history. However, the name's rich heritage and linguistic roots remain deeply intertwined with the Arabic language and the cultural and intellectual legacy of the Islamic golden age.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uqdah

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

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

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