2000
#20,468
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,205
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.45
Rare Last name
Abboud
Derived from the Arabic word meaning "worshipper" or "servant," often in reference to serving God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,168 Americans carry the last name Abboud. That puts it at #15,001 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 158,097 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abboud 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
2.2K
1 in 158,097
Census rank
#15,001
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,891 bearers of the surname Abboud in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15001st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abboud, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abboud
Among Census respondents with the surname Abboud, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Abboud 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 Abboud surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 1,695
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 116
- Two or more races2.7% · 51
- Black or African American0.8% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abboud
Abboud 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
#17,455
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,615
+410 bearers (+34.0%)
Per 100,000 0.55
Rank movement Up 3,013 places
2020
#15,001
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,891
+276 bearers (+17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #20,468 | 1,205 | 0.45 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,455 | 1,615 | 0.55 | +410 bearers (+34.0%) | Up 3,013 places |
| 2020 | #15,001 | 1,891 | 0.63 | +276 bearers (+17.1%) | Up 2,454 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 Abboud 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 | #17,455 | #15,001 | 14.1% |
| Count | 1,615 | 1,891 | 17.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.55 | 0.63 | 15.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abboud bearers went from 1,615 to 1,891 (+17.1% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,455 to #15,001.
FAQ
Abboud surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abboud?
Name Census estimates that about 2,168 living Americans carry the surname Abboud. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 158,097 residents.
How common is Abboud?
Abboud ranks #15,001 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,891 people with the surname Abboud. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,168), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Abboud.
Has Abboud become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abboud went from 1,615 recorded bearers to 1,891. That is an increase of 276 (+17.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,455 to #15,001.
What does the Census say about the background of Abboud?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abboud, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Abboud in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (1,695 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abboud appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Abboud (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 Abboud mean?
Derived from the Arabic word meaning "worshipper" or "servant," often in reference to serving 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 Abboud (0.63 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 common is the surname Abboud?
See how many Americans have the surname Abboud on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.