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

Waheed, 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 Waheed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waheed in America

Waheed is the 20687th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waheed surname appeared 1,279 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 Waheed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waheed 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 Waheed

The surname WAHEED originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas. It has its roots in the Arabic word "wahid," which means "one" or "unique," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was considered special or distinct in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname WAHEED can be found in historical documents and records from the 7th century CE, around the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa. The name was likely adopted by individuals or families who embraced Islam or had Arabic cultural influences during this period.

In the 9th century CE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Al-Wahid al-Bukhari, also known as Abu Hafs al-Bukhari, was born in the city of Bukhara (located in modern-day Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and referenced by other scholars of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname WAHEED was Waheed Al-Din Al-Shirazi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 13th century. He is known for his work on the calculation of planetary motions and his contributions to the development of trigonometry.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name WAHEED was found among Ottoman officials, scholars, and military leaders. One such individual was Waheed Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander who participated in the Crimean War in the mid-19th century.

In more recent history, a famous bearer of the surname WAHEED was Waheed Murad, a renowned Pakistani actor, writer, and film director who was active in the 1960s and 1970s. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and iconic figures in the Pakistani cinema industry.

Another notable individual with the surname WAHEED was Waheed Ismail, an acclaimed Egyptian writer and playwright who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his literary works that explored social and political themes, and his plays were performed both in Egypt and internationally.

While the surname WAHEED has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has since spread to various regions and communities around the world, particularly those with historical connections to the Middle East or Islamic influences. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of cultural diversity and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waheed

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

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

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