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

Yousef, 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 Yousef surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yousef in America

Yousef is the 13246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yousef surname appeared 2,305 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 Yousef.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yousef 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 Yousef

The surname "Yousef" is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic name "Yusuf," which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Joseph. The name has been in use for centuries and can be found in various historical records and manuscripts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Yousef" dates back to the 7th century, when it appeared in various Arabic texts and documents. The name was particularly prevalent in areas of the Middle East and North Africa that were under Islamic rule during this period.

In the 10th century, the name "Yousef" was mentioned in the works of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who documented the lives of various historical figures and events. This suggests that the name had gained significance and recognition within the scholarly community during that time.

During the medieval period, the name "Yousef" was found in various court records and legal documents, indicating that it was a common name among the Arabic-speaking populations of the region. Some notable individuals who bore this surname include Yousef Al-Fakhri, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher, and Yousef Al-Andalusi, a renowned 13th-century mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (modern-day Spain).

In the 14th century, the name "Yousef" appeared in the writings of the famous Arab traveler and explorer, Ibn Battuta, who documented his journeys across various parts of the Islamic world. This suggests that the name was widely recognized and used throughout the region at that time.

Another notable figure with the surname "Yousef" was Yousef Al-Basri, a 9th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his teachings on spirituality and his contributions to the development of Islamic mysticism.

As the centuries passed, the name "Yousef" continued to be prevalent among Arabic-speaking populations and could be found in various historical records, manuscripts, and literary works. It is a name that has endured and continues to be used in many parts of the Middle East and North Africa to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yousef

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

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

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