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

Abdikadir, 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 Abdikadir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abdikadir in America

Abdikadir is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abdikadir surname appeared 393 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 Abdikadir.

The history of the last name Abdikadir

The surname ABDIKADIR is of Somali origin, derived from the Arabic name 'Abd al-Qadir'. It dates back to the 13th century when Somali clans began adopting Muslim names. The name literally means 'servant of the Almighty'.

ABDIKADIR was initially more prevalent in the northern regions of Somalia, particularly in the Somaliland and Puntland regions. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'qadir', meaning 'powerful' or 'capable', and was commonly used to refer to those who displayed strength and resilience.

Early records of the name can be found in ancient Somali poetry and oral traditions, where it was often used to describe warriors and leaders. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in a 14th-century manuscript detailing the exploits of a Somali chief named Abdikadir Ismail.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence when Abdikadir Ahmed, a renowned Somali scholar and poet, wrote extensively on Islamic teachings and Somali culture. His works are still widely studied and revered in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname ABDIKADIR. One of the most famous was Abdikadir Abdi, a 19th-century Somali religious leader and anti-colonial fighter who led a resistance movement against the Italian colonizers in the late 1800s.

Another prominent figure was Abdikadir Farah, a Somali author and playwright who wrote extensively on social issues and was a vocal advocate for women's rights in the mid-20th century. He was born in 1921 and passed away in 1988.

In the realm of sports, Abdikadir Mohamed Abdi was a renowned Somali footballer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Somali players of all time.

Abdikadir Yahya Ali, born in 1934, was a prominent Somali politician and diplomat who served as Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s and later became the country's ambassador to the United Nations.

Finally, Abdikadir Haji Yahya, born in 1919 and died in 2010, was a respected Somali elder and peace activist who played a crucial role in mediating conflicts between various clans and promoting reconciliation in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abdikadir

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

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

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