About Syed
The surname Syed is derived from the Arabic word "Sayyid," which means "master" or "lord." It is an honorific title used to denote descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali. Syed is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent, and is often used as a marker of respect and lineage within the community.
The surname Syed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Syed based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Syed is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Syed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Syed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.