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

Uthman, 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 Uthman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uthman in America

Uthman is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uthman surname appeared 170 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 Uthman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uthman 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 Uthman

The surname Uthman has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the personal name 'Uthman', which is a variant of the name 'Othman'. This name can be traced back to the early days of Islam and is believed to have its roots in the Arabian Peninsula.

The name Uthman is closely associated with the third Caliph of the Islamic Empire, Uthman ibn Affan, who ruled from 644 to 656 CE. He played a pivotal role in the early expansion of Islam and is revered as one of the most influential figures in Islamic history. His leadership and contributions to the compilation of the Quran have left an indelible mark on the Islamic faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Uthman can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. During this period, the name was commonly used among the Arab population and can be found in various manuscripts and documents from that era.

In the 11th century, the Uthman family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, which was then under Muslim rule. The city of Utrera in the Spanish province of Seville is believed to have derived its name from the Arabic word 'Uthman', indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Uthman, including:

1. Al-Uthman ibn Abi al-Salt (d. 1036 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq.
2. Uthman ibn Yahya al-Jazari (d. 1123 CE), a Muslim engineer and inventor from Jazirat ibn Umar, modern-day Turkey, known for his groundbreaking work on automated machinery.
3. Uthman ibn Ibrahim al-Nabulusi (1642-1716 CE), a prominent Sufi scholar and poet from Nablus, Palestine, whose works had a significant influence on Islamic mysticism.
4. Uthman dan Fodio (1754-1817 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar, religious leader, and revolutionary from the Sokoto Caliphate in present-day Nigeria, who played a crucial role in the revival of Islam in West Africa.
5. Uthman Baghgoggo (1857-1944 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and teacher from the Sokoto Caliphate, known for his contributions to the spread of education in northern Nigeria.

It is worth noting that the surname Uthman has undergone various spellings and variations over the centuries, including Othman, Osman, and Usman, reflecting regional and linguistic differences across the vast expanse of the Islamic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uthman

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

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

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