About Qasim
The surname Qasim is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Qasim, which means "one who divides" or "distributor." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world and South Asia. The name Qasim is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's son, Qasim ibn Muhammad, who died in infancy. The surname Qasim signifies a person's ancestral connection to Qasim ibn Muhammad or may have been adopted by individuals as a tribute to the prophet's son.
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The surname Qasim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Qasim 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 Qasim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Qasim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.