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

Abboushi, 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 Abboushi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abboushi in America

Abboushi is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abboushi surname appeared 111 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 Abboushi.

The history of the last name Abboushi

The surname ABBOUSHI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century, when the Arab conquests spread across the region.

ABBOUSHI is derived from the Arabic word "ابو" (pronounced as "abou"), which means "father" or "progenitor." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person's lineage or ancestry, possibly indicating a line of respected fathers or elders.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ABBOUSHI can be found in the 9th-century manuscript "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies) by al-Sam'ani. This work documented the genealogies and lineages of various Arab tribes and families, providing valuable insights into the origins and spread of surnames like ABBOUSHI.

During the 12th century, the ABBOUSHI name appeared in historical records from the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Levant and Egypt. Notable figures from this period bearing the ABBOUSHI name included Ahmad ibn ABBOUSHI (1175-1243), a renowned scholar and jurist who served as a judge in Damascus.

As the Arab world expanded and trade routes flourished, the ABBOUSHI name traveled along with merchants and scholars. In the 14th century, Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan explorer and traveler, mentioned encountering individuals with the ABBOUSHI surname during his journeys through the Middle East.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the ABBOUSHI name, such as:

1. Abd al-Rahman ABBOUSHI (1810-1876), a prominent Lebanese poet and scholar known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Khalil ABBOUSHI (1865-1931), a Syrian-born writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Arab Renaissance movement.
3. Mustafa ABBOUSHI (1888-1963), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1952 to 1953.
4. Layla ABBOUSHI (1925-2018), a renowned Palestinian artist and painter whose works captured the richness of Arab culture and traditions.
5. Mahmoud ABBOUSHI (1935-2010), a Syrian architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Damascus and other cities across the Middle East.

The surname ABBOUSHI has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Arab world, reflecting the movement and settlement patterns of those bearing this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abboushi

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

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 Abboushi 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.

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

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