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

Abboud, 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 Abboud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abboud in America

Abboud is the 17455th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abboud surname appeared 1,615 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Abboud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abboud 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 Abboud

The surname ABBOUD originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East, particularly Lebanon and Syria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "abd," meaning "servant," and is often combined with another word or a name of God, indicating a person's devotion or servitude to a particular religious or spiritual belief.

The earliest known references to the ABBOUD surname can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. These records often mention individuals with variations of the name, such as ABOUD, ABBUD, or ABUD, indicating the fluid nature of spelling and pronunciation during that time.

One notable early example of the ABBOUD name is found in the historical chronicles of the Crusades, where a Syrian Muslim leader named Abboud bin Qardash is mentioned as leading a resistance against the Crusaders in the late 12th century. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and prominence in the region during that era.

In the 14th century, a prominent Arab scholar and poet from Damascus, known as Abboud al-Dimashqi, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Arabic literary tradition. His works were widely circulated and studied, further establishing the ABBOUD name in the cultural and intellectual spheres of the time.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century, several individuals with the ABBOUD surname held important positions within the Ottoman administration and military. One such figure was Abboud Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman military commander who played a significant role in the empire's campaigns in the late 18th century.

In more recent history, the ABBOUD surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Rizk Abboud (1887-1976), a Lebanese philosopher and writer known for his contributions to the Arabic renaissance movement.
2. Amin Abboud (1924-2012), a Syrian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1963 to 1964.
3. Boutros Abboud (1927-2009), a Lebanese Maronite Catholic cleric who served as the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East from 1986 to 2008.
4. Fadlo Abboud (born 1951), a Lebanese novelist and playwright known for his works exploring themes of identity, exile, and the Lebanese Civil War.
5. Marwan Abboud (born 1977), a Syrian-born Iraqi football player who represented the Iraqi national team in several international tournaments.

Overall, the ABBOUD surname has a rich history rooted in the Middle Eastern region, with connections to various cultural, political, and religious spheres throughout the centuries. Its origins and variations reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the region over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abboud

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

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

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