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

Utsman, 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 Utsman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Utsman in America

Utsman is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Utsman surname appeared 125 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 Utsman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Utsman 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 Utsman

The surname UTSMAN has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th century CE during the early days of the Islamic Caliphate. The name is derived from the Arabic name "Uthman," which means "prosperous" or "wealthy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UTSMAN can be found in the historical accounts of the third Caliph of Islam, Uthman ibn Affan, who ruled from 644 to 656 CE. He was a prominent figure in the early Islamic community and played a significant role in the compilation and standardization of the Qur'anic text.

The name UTSMAN gained popularity among Arab tribes and eventually spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. It is likely that the surname was adopted by families who traced their lineage back to Uthman ibn Affan or had a connection to his tribe or region.

In the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, there are records of an influential scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Uthman al-Utsmani, who lived in Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure with the surname UTSMAN was Uthman al-Nabulusi, a 17th-century Sufi scholar and poet from Damascus. He was widely respected for his spiritual teachings and poetic works, which are still studied and celebrated in the Arab world today.

In the 19th century, Uthman Pasha al-Utsmani was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of various provinces in the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the empire during the Tanzimat era.

During the 20th century, Uthman ibn Yahya al-Utsmani was a renowned Islamic scholar and reformer from Yemen. He was instrumental in reviving traditional Islamic education and promoting the study of the Qur'an and Hadith in the region.

Throughout history, the surname UTSMAN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, religious leaders, statesmen, and poets. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula, the name has spread across the Middle East and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Utsman

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

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

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