About Kureshi
The surname Kureshi is of Arabic origin and is primarily found among Muslim communities in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Arabic word "Quraysh," which refers to the Quraysh tribe, a prominent Arab tribe in pre-Islamic Arabia. The Quraysh tribe played a significant role in the early history of Islam, as the Prophet Muhammad belonged to this tribe. Therefore, the surname Kureshi is often associated with a lineage or descent from the Quraysh tribe, signifying a connection to the Prophet Muhammad.
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The surname Kureshi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kureshi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kureshi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kureshi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.