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

Abdelnour, 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 Abdelnour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdelnour in America

Abdelnour is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdelnour surname appeared 513 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 Abdelnour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abdelnour 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 Abdelnour

The surname Abdelnour originated from the Arabic language and is thought to have first appeared in the region that is now Lebanon during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "Abd an-Nur," which translates to "servant of the light" or "servant of the divine light." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have had ties to religious or spiritual communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Abdelnour name can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, where it was spelled "Abd el-Nour." This document, which detailed transactions among merchants in the region, provides evidence that individuals with this surname were engaged in trade and commerce during that era.

In the 15th century, the Abdelnour family is mentioned in historical records related to the village of Beit Chabab, located in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of present-day Lebanon. These records indicate that the family had established itself as landowners and influential members of the local community.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region, several notable individuals bore the Abdelnour surname. One such figure was Abdallah Abdelnour (1647-1711), a prominent scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy. His works were widely circulated and studied throughout the Ottoman territories.

Another significant figure was Bashir Abdelnour (1786-1858), a military leader and politician who played a pivotal role in the struggles against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He led a rebellion in Mount Lebanon and was instrumental in establishing the semi-autonomous Emirate of Mount Lebanon.

In the 19th century, the Abdelnour family continued to hold influence in Lebanon, with members serving as religious leaders, educators, and government officials. One notable example was Ibrahim Abdelnour (1832-1901), a prominent educator who founded several schools and worked to promote education and literacy in the region.

As the Abdelnour family spread throughout the Middle East and beyond, the name underwent various spellings and adaptations. In Egypt, for instance, the surname was sometimes spelled "Abdel-Nour" or "Abdel-Nur," while in other regions, variations like "Abdelnoor" or "Abdulnour" were used.

Today, individuals with the Abdelnour surname can be found not only in Lebanon but also in various parts of the Arab world, as well as in communities that trace their roots to the Middle East diaspora, such as in North and South America, Europe, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdelnour

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

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

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