2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Abady
Of Arabic origin, referring to a worshipper or servant of God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 269 Americans carry the last name Abady. That puts it at #85,600 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,274,180 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abady surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
269
1 in 1,274,180
Census rank
#85,600
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
235
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 235 bearers of the surname Abady in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 85600th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abady, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abady
Among Census respondents with the surname Abady, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Abady bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abady surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.3% · 191
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 23
- Two or more races3.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 7
- Black or African American2.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abady
Abady appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#97,671
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 186
+42 bearers (+29.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 15,296 places
2020
#85,600
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 235
+49 bearers (+26.3%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 12,071 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #97,671 | 186 | 0.06 | +42 bearers (+29.2%) | Up 15,296 places |
| 2020 | #85,600 | 235 | 0.08 | +49 bearers (+26.3%) | Up 12,071 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abady surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,671 | #85,600 | 12.4% |
| Count | 186 | 235 | 26.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.08 | 31.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abady bearers went from 186 to 235 (+26.3% change). The surname moved up 12,071 positions in the national ranking, going from #97,671 to #85,600.
FAQ
Abady surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abady?
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the surname Abady. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,274,180 residents.
How common is Abady?
Abady ranks #85,600 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 235 people with the surname Abady. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (269), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Abady.
Has Abady become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abady went from 186 recorded bearers to 235. That is an increase of 49 (+26.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #97,671 to #85,600.
What does the Census say about the background of Abady?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abady, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abady in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.3% (191 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abady appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.3%), Hispanic (9.8%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abady (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abady mean?
Of Arabic origin, referring to a worshipper or servant of God. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abady (0.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Abady?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Abady, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.