Saddiqi Surname
Approximately 4,329 people bear this surname
Saddiqi Surname User-submission:
The Saddiqi surname originates from the Arabian Hijaz (sub-clan) of Quraish named Tayem. They are the descendants of the first Caliph of Sunni Islam Abdallah ibn Abi Qahafa Al-Qarshi Al-Taymi, commonly known as Abu Bakr Al-Saddiq. Most families in the subcontinent use Saddiqi as their last name in reference to the honorary title given to Abu Bakr by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), whereas his descendants in the Middle East would use the proper family name for their self as Al-Taymi.
Read More About This SurnameSaddiqi Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,526 | 1:50,665 | 2,073 |
| Morocco | 716 | 1:48,151 | 7,863 |
| India | 19 | 1:40,371,862 | 445,856 |
| England | 18 | 1:3,095,448 | 105,421 |
| Afghanistan | 10 | 1:3,215,318 | 18,974 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| Denmark | 5 | 1:1,128,943 | 52,970 |
| Norway | 5 | 1:1,028,457 | 61,363 |
| United States | 4 | 1:90,614,733 | 1,198,479 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 1:2,290,568 | 60,372 |
| Canada | 4 | 1:9,211,398 | 321,528 |
| Germany | 2 | 1:40,252,730 | 481,636 |
| Austria | 2 | 1:4,257,718 | 99,224 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1:1,348,608 | 10,432 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
Saddiqi (21) may also be a first name.
Saddiqi Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Saddiqi surname originates from the Arabian Hijaz (sub-clan) of Quraish named Tayem. They are the descendants of the first Caliph of Sunni Islam Abdallah ibn Abi Qahafa Al-Qarshi Al-Taymi, commonly known as Abu Bakr Al-Saddiq. Most families in the subcontinent use Saddiqi as their last name in reference to the honorary title given to Abu Bakr by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), whereas his descendants in the Middle East would use the proper family name for their self as Al-Taymi.
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Where Does The Last Name Saddiqi Come From? nationality or country of origin
Saddiqi (Hindi: सिददीकी, Marathi: सादीकी) is carried by more people in Pakistan than any other country/territory. It can also occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Saddiqi? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 107,718th most numerous last name throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 1,683,425 people. The last name Saddiqi occurs predominantly in Asia, where 82 percent of Saddiqi are found; 82 percent are found in South Asia and 82 percent are found in Islamic South Asia. Saddiqi is also the 2,368,944th most common first name worldwide, borne by 21 people.
The surname is most commonly held in Pakistan, where it is held by 3,526 people, or 1 in 50,665. In Pakistan Saddiqi is mostly found in: Punjab, where 51 percent live, Sindh, where 29 percent live and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 14 percent live. Not including Pakistan it occurs in 17 countries. It is also common in Morocco, where 17 percent live and India, where 0 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Saddiqi Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Saddiqi in the Marathi language | ||
| सादीकी | sadiki | 62.5 |
| िसददीकी | isadadiki | 25 |
| सादीकीार | sadikiara | 12.5 |
| Saddiqi in the Hindi language | ||
| सिददीकी | sidadiki | 50 |
| सद्धीकी | sad'dhiki | 50 |
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