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

Abady, 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 Abady surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abady in America

Abady is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abady surname appeared 186 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abady.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abady 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 Abady

The surname ABADY is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It is derived from the Arabic word "abada," which means "to worship" or "to serve," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who were devoted to religious practices or held positions in religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABADY can be found in the 12th century, when a scholar and historian named Abu'l-Faraj al-Abadi lived in Baghdad, Iraq. He is known for his work "Kitab al-Aghani," a comprehensive collection of poems, songs, and biographical information about notable Arab poets and singers.

In the 13th century, a physician and philosopher named Rashid al-Din al-Abadi was born in Abadeh, a city located in modern-day Iran. He is renowned for his contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy, particularly his work on the integration of Islamic and Greek philosophies.

During the 14th century, the name ABADY appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure from this period was Kutb al-Din al-Abadi, a scholar and jurist who served as the chief judge (qadi) of Damascus, a prominent city in the region.

In the 16th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Baha' al-Din al-Abadi gained recognition for his spiritual writings and teachings. He was born in the city of Herat, which is now located in modern-day Afghanistan, and his works had a significant influence on the development of Sufi literature and philosophy.

Another notable individual with the surname ABADY was Ali al-Abadi, a 17th-century scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and was highly respected for his knowledge and expertise in religious matters.

Throughout history, the surname ABADY has been associated with various place names, including Abadeh in Iran, Abadan in Iraq, and Abadiyah in Syria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

While the surname ABADY is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history and has been carried by scholars, poets, mystics, and religious figures who have left a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual traditions of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abady

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

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

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